Cost of living in Kampala, Uganda vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Kampala (Uganda) is 56% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17,527 Shilling (kr29) | kr136 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,859 Shilling (kr41) | kr67 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,624 Shilling (kr18) | kr29 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,162 Shilling (kr5.25) | kr8 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | 6,430 Shilling (kr11) | kr26 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,955 Shilling (kr7) | kr22 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,527 Shilling (kr21) | kr63 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,663 Shilling (kr18) | kr18 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,901 Shilling (kr6) | kr10 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,204 Shilling (kr7) | kr11 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33,506 Shilling (kr56) | kr79 | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4,724 Shilling (kr8) | kr19 | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,001 Shilling (kr4.98) | kr11 | - 54% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 41% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,813,050 Shilling (kr6,329) | kr8,536 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,484,860 Shilling (kr2,465) | kr5,788 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,846 Shilling (kr499) | kr1,220 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,911,300 Shilling (kr3,173) | kr5,337 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 784,030 Shilling (kr1,301) | kr3,926 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 261,764 Shilling (kr435) | kr1,589 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 155,618 Shilling (kr258) | kr188 | + 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | 993,951 Shilling (kr1,650) | kr3,570 | - 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 643,083 Shilling (kr1,067) | kr710 | + 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23,130 Shilling (kr38) | kr57 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,850 Shilling (kr23) | kr154 | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 64% | |||
Clothes in Kampala (Uganda) is 64% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 69,442 Shilling (kr115) | kr786 | - 85% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 92,252 Shilling (kr153) | kr244 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 136,168 Shilling (kr226) | kr727 | - 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 176,110 Shilling (kr292) | kr1,206 | - 76% | |
Transportation | - 64% | |||
Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is 64% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,938,400 Shilling (kr54,676) | kr301,099 | - 82% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,067 Shilling (kr7) | kr10 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 110,065 Shilling (kr183) | kr386 | - 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27,110 Shilling (kr45) | kr255 | - 82% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 28% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16,771 Shilling (kr28) | kr58 | - 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22,121 Shilling (kr37) | kr73 | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 52,689 Shilling (kr87) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,921 Shilling (kr28) | kr58 | - 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,008 Shilling (kr23) | kr28 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21,970 Shilling (kr36) | kr29 | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,698 Shilling (kr11) | kr13 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5,473 Shilling (kr9) | kr16 | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,936 Shilling (kr35) | kr176 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 37% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 64,428 Shilling (kr107) | kr344 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 40,473 Shilling (kr67) | kr191 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 96,432 Shilling (kr160) | kr475 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 91,251 Shilling (kr151) | kr616 | - 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,812 Shilling (kr28) | kr77 | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,191 Shilling (kr15) | kr41 | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,359 Shilling (kr7) | kr33 | - 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,117,940 Shilling (kr5,176) | kr3,258 | + 59% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 381 Shilling (kr0.63) | kr0.93 | - 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 247,212 Shilling (kr410) | kr230 | + 78% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12,390 Shilling (kr21) | kr42 | - 52% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr25,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr12,252 (7,380,811 Shilling) in Kampala.
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