Cost of living in Uganda compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uganda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,978 Shilling (Taka 559) | Taka 281 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,887 Shilling (Taka 678) | Taka 397 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,423 Shilling (Taka 351) | Taka 233 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,145 Shilling (Taka 52) | Taka 86 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,859 Shilling (Taka 191) | Taka 110 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,812 Shilling (Taka 166) | Taka 57 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,302 Shilling (Taka 275) | Taka 371 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (Taka 418) | Taka 185 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,071 Shilling (Taka 123) | Taka 26 | + 368% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (Taka 114) | Taka 489 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (Taka 973) | Taka 1,518 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,561 Shilling (Taka 111) | Taka 109 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,254 Shilling (Taka 55) | Taka 46 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 117% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uganda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,907,060 Shilling (Taka 95,000) | Taka 35,010 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (Taka 43,118) | Taka 20,341 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (Taka 5,112) | Taka 3,984 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (Taka 60,787) | Taka 26,136 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (Taka 22,880) | Taka 16,632 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (Taka 4,863) | Taka 2,826 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154,498 Shilling (Taka 3,757) | Taka 913 | + 312% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,296,120 Shilling (Taka 31,515) | Taka 37,121 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 539,404 Shilling (Taka 13,116) | Taka 14,580 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,788 Shilling (Taka 651) | Taka 413 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 226 | - | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uganda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (Taka 1,065) | Taka 1,323 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (Taka 1,485) | Taka 1,678 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 190,070 Shilling (Taka 4,622) | Taka 4,600 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (Taka 3,641) | Taka 5,408 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uganda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (Taka 910,763) | Taka 2,457,360 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,096 Shilling (Taka 100) | Taka 86 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (Taka 4,377) | Taka 1,146 | + 282% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uganda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,677 Shilling (Taka 235) | Taka 296 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (Taka 214) | Taka 1,395 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,191 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (Taka 981) | Taka 498 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,096 Shilling (Taka 294) | Taka 208 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,283 Shilling (Taka 347) | Taka 451 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,125 Shilling (Taka 125) | Taka 177 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (Taka 173) | Taka 206 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52,183 Shilling (Taka 1,269) | Taka 307 | + 314% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uganda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,060 Shilling (Taka 1,606) | Taka 1,410 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,641 Shilling (Taka 1,474) | Taka 801 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (Taka 2,431) | Taka 1,939 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,592 Shilling (Taka 3,394) | Taka 2,520 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (Taka 825) | Taka 1,328 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,041 Shilling (Taka 560) | Taka 393 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (Taka 112) | Taka 641 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (Taka 97,260) | Taka 35,756 | + 172% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (Taka 4.64) | Taka 2.19 | + 112% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 233,830 Shilling (Taka 5,686) | Taka 1,057 | + 438% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,122 Shilling (Taka 465) | Taka 261 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 733 prices entered by 238 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 45% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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