Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Uganda
Currency:
Food | + 28% | |||
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Food in Bangladesh is 28% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
Bangladesh | Uganda | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 859 (30,521 Shilling) | 18,923 Shilling | + 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 711 (25,287 Shilling) | 34,430 Shilling | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 246 (8,757 Shilling) | 18,019 Shilling | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 98 (3,497 Shilling) | 3,399 Shilling | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | Taka 180 (6,390 Shilling) | 10,421 Shilling | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 112 (3,994 Shilling) | 3,962 Shilling | + 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 625 (22,226 Shilling) | 10,962 Shilling | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 334 (11,862 Shilling) | 10,962 Shilling | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 77 (2,722 Shilling) | 3,924 Shilling | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 779 (27,686 Shilling) | 4,095 Shilling | + 576% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,629 (57,923 Shilling) | 35,000 Shilling | + 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 133 (4,746 Shilling) | 4,753 Shilling | - 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 169 (6,025 Shilling) | 4,002 Shilling | + 51% | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Bangladesh is 7% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
Bangladesh | Uganda | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 58,353 (2,074,372 Shilling) | 4,114,080 Shilling | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 45,554 (1,619,409 Shilling) | 3,500,000 Shilling | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 6,854 (243,652 Shilling) | 591,161 Shilling | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 142,206 (5,055,269 Shilling) | 3,660,000 Shilling | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 56,988 (2,025,851 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 8,881 (315,723 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | + 110% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,075 (38,225 Shilling) | 60,000 Shilling | - 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | Taka 60,260 (2,142,181 Shilling) | 1,200,000 Shilling | + 79% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 37,692 (1,339,917 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 570% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 919 (32,684 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | + 82% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 200 (7,110 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 58% | |||
Clothes in Bangladesh is 58% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
Bangladesh | Uganda | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 3,344 (118,884 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 138% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,984 (106,074 Shilling) | 60,000 Shilling | + 77% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 9,054 (321,846 Shilling) | 365,222 Shilling | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 9,196 (326,914 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | + 118% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Bangladesh is 5% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
Bangladesh | Uganda | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 5,330,940 (189,509,127 Shilling) | 35,000,000 Shilling | + 441% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 108 (3,847 Shilling) | 4,705 Shilling | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 3,828 (136,086 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | - 46% | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Bangladesh is 39% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
Bangladesh | Uganda | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 836 (29,719 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | + 98% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 876 (31,152 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,543 (54,838 Shilling) | 100,000 Shilling | - 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 409 (14,556 Shilling) | 8,000 Shilling | + 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 736 (26,151 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 162% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 777 (27,632 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 176% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 104 (3,683 Shilling) | 10,074 Shilling | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Taka 129 (4,595 Shilling) | 5,000 Shilling | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 313 (11,136 Shilling) | 45,000 Shilling | - 75% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Bangladesh is 4% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
Bangladesh | Uganda | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,462 (51,987 Shilling) | 75,370 Shilling | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Taka 1,023 (36,372 Shilling) | 29,852 Shilling | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,581 (127,311 Shilling) | 100,000 Shilling | + 27% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,800 (135,102 Shilling) | 106,872 Shilling | + 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,519 (54,010 Shilling) | 24,345 Shilling | + 122% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 605 (21,512 Shilling) | 16,956 Shilling | + 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 543 (19,302 Shilling) | 4,507 Shilling | + 328% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (1,271,091 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 3.07 (109 Shilling) | 100 Shilling | + 9% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 3,982 (141,556 Shilling) | 252,870 Shilling | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 336 (11,932 Shilling) | 12,286 Shilling | - 3% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 741 prices entered by 266 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 5% more expensive than in Uganda
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