Cost of living in Uganda compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,508 Shilling (Taka 335) | Taka 230 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23,424 Shilling (Taka 540) | Taka 360 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,538 Shilling (Taka 266) | Taka 186 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,968 Shilling (Taka 92) | Taka 75 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,536 Shilling (Taka 151) | Taka 112 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,252 Shilling (Taka 352) | Taka 63 | + 463% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,583 Shilling (Taka 452) | Taka 565 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,272 Shilling (Taka 329) | Taka 163 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,781 Shilling (Taka 110) | Taka 30 | + 268% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,500 Shilling (Taka 81) | Taka 459 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31,931 Shilling (Taka 737) | Taka 1,498 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,811 Shilling (Taka 111) | Taka 104 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,892 Shilling (Taka 44) | Taka 41 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,788,740 Shilling (Taka 87,410) | Taka 69,161 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,063,260 Shilling (Taka 24,531) | Taka 38,721 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Shilling (Taka 4,614) | Taka 3,871 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,187,730 Shilling (Taka 27,402) | Taka 40,269 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000,000 Shilling (Taka 23,071) | Taka 25,689 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (Taka 4,614) | Taka 4,188 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 195,352 Shilling (Taka 4,507) | Taka 1,184 | + 281% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600,687 Shilling (Taka 13,858) | Taka 37,952 | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 683,590 Shilling (Taka 15,771) | Taka 16,117 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,338 Shilling (Taka 631) | Taka 417 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Shilling (Taka 231) | Taka 852 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 112,538 Shilling (Taka 2,596) | Taka 1,820 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125,539 Shilling (Taka 2,896) | Taka 2,240 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 113,458 Shilling (Taka 2,618) | Taka 6,495 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 130,627 Shilling (Taka 3,014) | Taka 4,346 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 30% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Shilling (Taka 922,843) | Taka 2,957,960 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,929 Shilling (Taka 91) | Taka 94 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 108,037 Shilling (Taka 2,493) | Taka 2,498 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13,346 Shilling (Taka 308) | Taka 147 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,607 Shilling (Taka 545) | Taka 576 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 72,167 Shilling (Taka 1,665) | Taka 1,109 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17,610 Shilling (Taka 406) | Taka 406 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18,750 Shilling (Taka 433) | Taka 237 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,000 Shilling (Taka 461) | Taka 405 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,669 Shilling (Taka 131) | Taka 86 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,378 Shilling (Taka 147) | Taka 114 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,239 Shilling (Taka 513) | Taka 240 | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 51% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,523 Shilling (Taka 1,235) | Taka 1,140 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41,930 Shilling (Taka 967) | Taka 913 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (Taka 1,615) | Taka 2,331 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 146,556 Shilling (Taka 3,381) | Taka 2,046 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Shilling (Taka 231) | Taka 1,157 | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,000 Shilling (Taka 231) | Taka 302 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,717 Shilling (Taka 109) | Taka 600 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,719,330 Shilling (Taka 62,738) | Taka 35,756 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 365 Shilling (Taka 8) | Taka 2.30 | + 266% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 330,356 Shilling (Taka 7,622) | Taka 1,453 | + 425% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16,129 Shilling (Taka 372) | Taka 269 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,275 prices entered by 322 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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