- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Netherlands
- Kampala
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kampala (Uganda) and Amsterdam (Netherlands)
| Food | 48% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kampala (Uganda) is 48% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 20,000 Shilling (€6.04) | €19.78 | 69% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 14,500 Shilling (€4.38) | €6.69 | 35% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 9,833 Shilling (€2.97) | €4.08 | 27% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,057 Shilling (€0.62) | €1.12 | 45% |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,517 Shilling (€1.06) | €2.23 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,563 Shilling (€0.77) | €2.08 | 63% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,500 Shilling (€3.78) | €4.30 | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,150 Shilling (€2.76) | €1.97 | 40% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 3,944 Shilling (€1.19) | €2.26 | 47% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 2,929 Shilling (€0.88) | €0.95 | 7% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 Shilling (€9.06) | €6.82 | 33% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,214 Shilling (€1.27) | €1.96 | 35% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,086 Shilling (€0.63) | €1.37 | 54% |
| Housing | 35% | ||
| Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 35% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 3,642,860 Shilling (€1,100) | €1,660 | 34% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 196,667 Shilling (€59) | €134 | 56% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 89,286 Shilling (€27) | €27 | 2% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,366,670 Shilling (€715) | €525 | 36% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 425,000 Shilling (€128) | €174 | 26% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24,375 Shilling (€7.36) | €5.30 | 39% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,875 Shilling (€2.08) | €12.15 | 83% |
| Clothes | 60% | ||
| Clothes in Kampala (Uganda) is 60% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 57,500 Shilling (€17.37) | €97 | 82% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 65,000 Shilling (€19.63) | €35 | 44% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 120,000 Shilling (€36) | €84 | 57% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 132,143 Shilling (€40) | €100 | 60% |
| Transportation | 36% | ||
| Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is 36% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 45,500,000 Shilling (€13,743) | €28,613 | 52% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,807 Shilling (€1.15) | €1.78 | 35% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 200,000 Shilling (€60) | €85 | 29% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 32,648 Shilling (€9.86) | €22 | 56% |
| Personal Care | 13% | ||
| Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 13% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 24,500 Shilling (€7.40) | €5.07 | 46% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18,167 Shilling (€5.49) | €3.39 | 62% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,750 Shilling (€2.34) | €2.43 | 4% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,250 Shilling (€4.00) | €3.09 | 30% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,311 Shilling (€1.00) | €1.74 | 43% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,544 Shilling (€1.07) | €1.94 | 45% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,286 Shilling (€5.83) | €29 | 80% |
| Entertainment | 40% | ||
| Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 40% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 46,429 Shilling (€14.02) | €35 | 60% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37,857 Shilling (€11.43) | €19.76 | 42% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 31,667 Shilling (€9.56) | €111 | 91% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 103,333 Shilling (€31) | €61 | 49% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,667 Shilling (€3.83) | €8.08 | 53% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 7,083 Shilling (€2.14) | €2.82 | 24% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 4,643 Shilling (€1.40) | €2.56 | 45% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €147 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 330 Shilling (€0.10) | €0.20 | 50% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 180,000 Shilling (€54) | €49 | 11% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 5,278 Shilling (€1.59) | €5.58 | 71% |
| TOTAL | 39% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,470 prices entered by 308 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,750
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €2,299
(7,611,248 Shilling)
in Kampala.