Cost of living in Uganda compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uganda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,978 Shilling (Taka 661) | Taka 350 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,887 Shilling (Taka 802) | Taka 507 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,423 Shilling (Taka 415) | Taka 210 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,653 Shilling (Taka 48) | Taka 88 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,859 Shilling (Taka 226) | Taka 129 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,626 Shilling (Taka 133) | Taka 90 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,302 Shilling (Taka 325) | Taka 369 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (Taka 495) | Taka 221 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,071 Shilling (Taka 146) | Taka 33 | + 341% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (Taka 135) | Taka 386 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (Taka 1,151) | Taka 1,412 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,561 Shilling (Taka 131) | Taka 110 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,254 Shilling (Taka 65) | Taka 70 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 123% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uganda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,901,380 Shilling (Taka 169,753) | Taka 52,964 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (Taka 51,009) | Taka 24,651 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (Taka 6,048) | Taka 2,870 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (Taka 71,912) | Taka 34,158 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (Taka 27,068) | Taka 20,892 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (Taka 5,753) | Taka 2,246 | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154,498 Shilling (Taka 4,444) | Taka 1,396 | + 218% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,296,120 Shilling (Taka 37,283) | Taka 35,407 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 539,404 Shilling (Taka 15,516) | Taka 15,748 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,788 Shilling (Taka 771) | Taka 491 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 39% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uganda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (Taka 1,260) | Taka 2,970 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (Taka 1,756) | Taka 3,111 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 190,070 Shilling (Taka 5,467) | Taka 6,985 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (Taka 4,307) | Taka 4,408 | - 2% | |
| 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 | 37,457,000 Shilling (Taka 1,077,448) | Taka 3,754,770 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,312 Shilling (Taka 153) | Taka 111 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (Taka 5,178) | Taka 1,500 | + 245% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uganda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling (Taka 245) | Taka 191 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (Taka 253) | Taka 436 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (Taka 1,161) | Taka 487 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,096 Shilling (Taka 348) | Taka 286 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,283 Shilling (Taka 411) | Taka 502 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,125 Shilling (Taka 147) | Taka 80 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (Taka 205) | Taka 212 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52,183 Shilling (Taka 1,501) | Taka 389 | + 286% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uganda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,060 Shilling (Taka 1,900) | Taka 1,168 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,641 Shilling (Taka 1,744) | Taka 858 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (Taka 2,876) | Taka 2,000 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,592 Shilling (Taka 4,015) | Taka 2,051 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (Taka 976) | Taka 1,000 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,041 Shilling (Taka 663) | Taka 215 | + 208% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (Taka 132) | Taka 522 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (Taka 115,060) | Taka 35,756 | + 222% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (Taka 5.49) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,643 Shilling (Taka 7,037) | Taka 1,760 | + 300% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12,000 Shilling (Taka 345) | Taka 274 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 601 prices entered by 238 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.02876
BDT
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Cost of living in Uganda is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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