- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Uganda
- Córdoba
- Mbale
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Córdoba (Argentina) and Mbale (Uganda)
| Food | 37% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Córdoba (Argentina) is 37% cheaper than in Mbale (Uganda) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ARS $37 (11,827 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | 18% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $36 (11,488 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ARS $19.08 (6,045 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $6.39 (2,025 Shilling) | - | - |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $10.93 (3,463 Shilling) | 3,245 Shilling | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $8.67 (2,745 Shilling) | - | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $19.73 (6,251 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $8.23 (2,607 Shilling) | 34,344 Shilling | 92% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $7.79 (2,466 Shilling) | - | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ARS $6.10 (1,932 Shilling) | 7,376 Shilling | 74% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $30 (9,654 Shilling) | 33,333 Shilling | 71% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $11.58 (3,668 Shilling) | 4,343 Shilling | 16% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $5 (1,584 Shilling) | 3,435 Shilling | 54% |
| Housing | |||
| Housing in Córdoba (Argentina) is in Mbale (Uganda) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ARS $2,513 (796,191 Shilling) | - | - |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $383 (121,435 Shilling) | - | - |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ARS $181 (57,358 Shilling) | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $5,520 (1,748,666 Shilling) | - | - |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ARS $1,050 (332,696 Shilling) | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $31 (9,807 Shilling) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $23 (7,262 Shilling) | - | - |
| Clothes | |||
| Clothes in Córdoba (Argentina) is in Mbale (Uganda) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ARS $501 (158,710 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ARS $250 (79,197 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ARS $513 (162,353 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ARS $458 (145,089 Shilling) | - | - |
| Transportation | |||
| Transportation in Córdoba (Argentina) is in Mbale (Uganda) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $122,000 (38,648,046 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $6.79 (2,152 Shilling) | - | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | ARS $193 (60,996 Shilling) | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ARS $42 (13,375 Shilling) | - | - |
| Personal Care | |||
| Personal Care in Córdoba (Argentina) is in Mbale (Uganda) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ARS $51 (16,235 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $28 (8,989 Shilling) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $13.60 (4,308 Shilling) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $21 (6,748 Shilling) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $12.50 (3,960 Shilling) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $10.58 (3,351 Shilling) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $40 (12,671 Shilling) | - | - |
| Entertainment | |||
| Entertainment in Córdoba (Argentina) is in Mbale (Uganda) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $95 (30,095 Shilling) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $67 (21,191 Shilling) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $276 (87,314 Shilling) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ARS $204 (64,576 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $34 (10,917 Shilling) | - | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $15.08 (4,778 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ARS $22 (6,910 Shilling) | - | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | ARS $1,269 (401,867 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.73 (548 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ARS $140 (44,350 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ARS $9.31 (2,950 Shilling) | - | - |
| TOTAL | 37% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,709 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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Cost of living in Córdoba (Argentina) is 37% cheaper than in Mbale (Uganda)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,562,500 Shilling
in Mbale
you would need to make just about 991,621 Shilling
(ARS $3,130)
in Córdoba.