- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Thailand
- Kampala
- Bangkok
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kampala (Uganda) and Bangkok (Thailand)
| Food | 18% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kampala (Uganda) is 18% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 20,000 Shilling (231 ฿) | 211 ฿ | 10% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 14,500 Shilling (168 ฿) | 146 ฿ | 14% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 9,833 Shilling (114 ฿) | 60 ฿ | 89% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,057 Shilling (24 ฿) | 56 ฿ | 57% |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,517 Shilling (41 ฿) | 59 ฿ | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,563 Shilling (30 ฿) | 65 ฿ | 55% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,500 Shilling (145 ฿) | 270 ฿ | 46% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,150 Shilling (106 ฿) | 86 ฿ | 24% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 3,944 Shilling (46 ฿) | 91 ฿ | 50% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 2,929 Shilling (34 ฿) | 49 ฿ | 31% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 Shilling (347 ฿) | 783 ฿ | 56% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,214 Shilling (49 ฿) | 40 ฿ | 22% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,086 Shilling (24 ฿) | 40 ฿ | 40% |
| Housing | 7% | ||
| Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 7% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 3,642,860 Shilling (42,113 ฿) | 39,167 ฿ | 8% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 196,667 Shilling (2,274 ฿) | 3,098 ฿ | 27% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 89,286 Shilling (1,032 ฿) | 758 ฿ | 36% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,366,670 Shilling (27,359 ฿) | 19,281 ฿ | 42% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 425,000 Shilling (4,913 ฿) | 3,310 ฿ | 48% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24,375 Shilling (282 ฿) | 125 ฿ | 126% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,875 Shilling (79 ฿) | 160 ฿ | 50% |
| Clothes | 57% | ||
| Clothes in Kampala (Uganda) is 57% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 57,500 Shilling (665 ฿) | 2,478 ฿ | 73% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 65,000 Shilling (751 ฿) | 1,731 ฿ | 57% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 120,000 Shilling (1,387 ฿) | 2,867 ฿ | 52% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 132,143 Shilling (1,528 ฿) | 2,390 ฿ | 36% |
| Transportation | 26% | ||
| Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is 26% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 45,500,000 Shilling (525,994 ฿) | 1,204,470 ฿ | 56% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,807 Shilling (44 ฿) | 38 ฿ | 15% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 200,000 Shilling (2,312 ฿) | 864 ฿ | 168% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 32,648 Shilling (377 ฿) | 130 ฿ | 190% |
| Personal Care | 10% | ||
| Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 10% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 24,500 Shilling (283 ฿) | 213 ฿ | 33% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18,167 Shilling (210 ฿) | 144 ฿ | 46% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,750 Shilling (90 ฿) | 92 ฿ | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,250 Shilling (153 ฿) | 120 ฿ | 28% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,311 Shilling (38 ฿) | 49 ฿ | 21% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,544 Shilling (41 ฿) | 63 ฿ | 35% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,286 Shilling (223 ฿) | 286 ฿ | 22% |
| Entertainment | 18% | ||
| Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 18% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 46,429 Shilling (537 ฿) | 757 ฿ | 29% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37,857 Shilling (438 ฿) | 340 ฿ | 29% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 31,667 Shilling (366 ฿) | 1,792 ฿ | 80% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 103,333 Shilling (1,195 ฿) | 2,390 ฿ | 50% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,667 Shilling (146 ฿) | 268 ฿ | 45% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 7,083 Shilling (82 ฿) | 109 ฿ | 25% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 4,643 Shilling (54 ฿) | 96 ฿ | 44% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 7,400 ฿ | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 330 Shilling (3.81 ฿) | 1.87 ฿ | 105% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 180,000 Shilling (2,081 ฿) | 1,828 ฿ | 14% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 5,278 Shilling (61 ฿) | 87 ฿ | 30% |
| TOTAL | 0% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,254 prices entered by 346 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2013.
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Cost of living in Kampala (Uganda) is about the same as in Bangkok (Thailand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
78,125 ฿
in Bangkok
you would need to make just about 77,817 ฿
(6,731,417 Shilling)
in Kampala.