Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is 25% cheaper than in Kampala (Uganda)
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Bangalore (India) is 9% cheaper than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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Bangalore | Kampala | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨625 (29,229 Shilling) | 22,172 Shilling | + 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨339 (15,830 Shilling) | 26,832 Shilling | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨242 (11,327 Shilling) | 12,619 Shilling | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨59 (2,779 Shilling) | 3,337 Shilling | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨98 (4,563 Shilling) | 5,700 Shilling | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (1,644 Shilling) | 4,416 Shilling | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨259 (12,112 Shilling) | 15,607 Shilling | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨196 (9,176 Shilling) | 10,904 Shilling | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (1,870 Shilling) | 4,513 Shilling | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨183 (8,552 Shilling) | 3,930 Shilling | + 118% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨696 (32,519 Shilling) | 38,257 Shilling | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨71 (3,317 Shilling) | 4,726 Shilling | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨42 (1,952 Shilling) | 2,690 Shilling | - 27% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Bangalore (India) is 52% cheaper than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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Bangalore | Kampala | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨45,996 (2,149,507 Shilling) | 4,312,660 Shilling | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,242 (1,226,360 Shilling) | 1,667,670 Shilling | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,310 (154,667 Shilling) | 406,213 Shilling | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨37,163 (1,736,734 Shilling) | 3,120,020 Shilling | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,887 (976,110 Shilling) | 1,559,590 Shilling | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,190 (102,339 Shilling) | 248,612 Shilling | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨824 (38,491 Shilling) | 123,490 Shilling | - 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨33,614 (1,570,865 Shilling) | 921,701 Shilling | + 70% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,502 (490,798 Shilling) | 616,927 Shilling | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨467 (21,812 Shilling) | 27,673 Shilling | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨535 (25,006 Shilling) | 88,943 Shilling | - 72% | |
Clothes | + 69% | |||
Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 69% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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Bangalore | Kampala | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,776 (129,738 Shilling) | 62,421 Shilling | + 108% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,920 (183,191 Shilling) | 102,803 Shilling | + 78% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,875 (227,835 Shilling) | 185,309 Shilling | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,028 (141,510 Shilling) | 123,084 Shilling | + 15% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 13% cheaper than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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Bangalore | Kampala | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,178,870 (101,824,883 Shilling) | 53,098,600 Shilling | + 92% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (4,962 Shilling) | 4,998 Shilling | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,294 (60,451 Shilling) | 117,502 Shilling | - 49% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨364 (16,999 Shilling) | 24,002 Shilling | - 29% | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 32% cheaper than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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Bangalore | Kampala | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (4,695 Shilling) | 13,411 Shilling | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨261 (12,205 Shilling) | 23,622 Shilling | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨966 (45,127 Shilling) | 61,195 Shilling | - 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨307 (14,343 Shilling) | 19,844 Shilling | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨296 (13,851 Shilling) | 17,091 Shilling | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨268 (12,517 Shilling) | 23,037 Shilling | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨124 (5,780 Shilling) | 7,258 Shilling | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨116 (5,417 Shilling) | 5,080 Shilling | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨348 (16,251 Shilling) | 29,940 Shilling | - 46% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 26% cheaper than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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Bangalore | Kampala | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,586 (74,105 Shilling) | 65,966 Shilling | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨741 (34,611 Shilling) | 44,032 Shilling | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,201 (149,584 Shilling) | 97,348 Shilling | + 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,406 (112,455 Shilling) | 131,839 Shilling | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨535 (24,997 Shilling) | 22,534 Shilling | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨244 (11,389 Shilling) | 13,864 Shilling | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨315 (14,730 Shilling) | 4,556 Shilling | + 223% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨13,617 (636,371 Shilling) | 2,748,080 Shilling | - 77% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.46 (255 Shilling) | 208 Shilling | + 23% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,956 (91,391 Shilling) | 214,801 Shilling | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨292 (13,649 Shilling) | 15,335 Shilling | - 11% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,212 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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