Cost of living in Uganda compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uganda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,902 Shilling (Taka 294) | Taka 267 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18,377 Shilling (Taka 608) | Taka 546 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15,431 Shilling (Taka 510) | Taka 218 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,302 Shilling (Taka 76) | Taka 92 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10,453 Shilling (Taka 346) | Taka 154 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,753 Shilling (Taka 124) | Taka 88 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15,069 Shilling (Taka 498) | Taka 475 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,514 Shilling (Taka 248) | Taka 305 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,088 Shilling (Taka 135) | Taka 56 | + 142% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,396 Shilling (Taka 145) | Taka 407 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 73,471 Shilling (Taka 2,429) | Taka 1,595 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,850 Shilling (Taka 193) | Taka 137 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,662 Shilling (Taka 121) | Taka 76 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uganda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,135,050 Shilling (Taka 103,659) | Taka 38,619 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,688,560 Shilling (Taka 55,832) | Taka 21,828 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 348,171 Shilling (Taka 11,512) | Taka 5,017 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 Shilling (Taka 33,065) | Taka 25,126 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 989,092 Shilling (Taka 32,704) | Taka 15,134 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 97,738 Shilling (Taka 3,232) | Taka 10,000 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 109,797 Shilling (Taka 3,630) | Taka 1,380 | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 774,763 Shilling (Taka 25,617) | Taka 44,973 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 316,155 Shilling (Taka 10,454) | Taka 9,570 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14,047 Shilling (Taka 464) | Taka 533 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 Shilling (Taka 661) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uganda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 49,689 Shilling (Taka 1,643) | Taka 2,114 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 54,153 Shilling (Taka 1,791) | Taka 2,450 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 205,697 Shilling (Taka 6,801) | Taka 4,870 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 115,174 Shilling (Taka 3,808) | Taka 4,397 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uganda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,615,100 Shilling (Taka 1,012,277) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,683 Shilling (Taka 188) | Taka 109 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 154,783 Shilling (Taka 5,118) | Taka 2,433 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uganda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Shilling (Taka 496) | Taka 836 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25,000 Shilling (Taka 827) | Taka 682 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Shilling (Taka 1,653) | Taka 1,500 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8,000 Shilling (Taka 265) | Taka 360 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,000 Shilling (Taka 331) | Taka 411 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Shilling (Taka 331) | Taka 625 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,082 Shilling (Taka 135) | Taka 102 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,063 Shilling (Taka 167) | Taka 129 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26,417 Shilling (Taka 873) | Taka 380 | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uganda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 59,715 Shilling (Taka 1,974) | Taka 1,745 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34,153 Shilling (Taka 1,129) | Taka 1,011 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (Taka 3,306) | Taka 3,000 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 205,676 Shilling (Taka 6,801) | Taka 3,597 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,045 Shilling (Taka 597) | Taka 1,519 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17,077 Shilling (Taka 565) | Taka 253 | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,882 Shilling (Taka 128) | Taka 580 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 300 Shilling (Taka 10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 217,060 Shilling (Taka 7,177) | Taka 2,307 | + 211% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 14,147 Shilling (Taka 468) | Taka 330 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 527 prices entered by 217 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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