Cost of living in Kampala (Uganda) is 51% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 54% | |||
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| Food in Kampala (Uganda) is 54% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Kampala | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,171 Shilling (kr37) | kr131 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,205 Shilling (kr50) | kr82 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,957 Shilling (kr20) | kr39 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,454 Shilling (kr6) | kr12 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,402 Shilling (kr10) | kr33 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,791 Shilling (kr7) | kr22 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,420 Shilling (kr36) | kr56 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,878 Shilling (kr20) | kr19 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,117 Shilling (kr8) | kr12 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,115 Shilling (kr8) | kr10 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,743 Shilling (kr60) | kr97 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,768 Shilling (kr9) | kr20 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,419 Shilling (kr4.46) | kr13 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 34% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Kampala | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,084,480 Shilling (kr7,526) | kr11,583 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,595,710 Shilling (kr2,940) | kr9,449 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 282,572 Shilling (kr521) | kr848 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,142,070 Shilling (kr5,790) | kr8,388 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,260,820 Shilling (kr2,323) | kr6,707 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 244,374 Shilling (kr450) | kr587 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 119,219 Shilling (kr220) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 847,924 Shilling (kr1,562) | kr2,600 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 681,964 Shilling (kr1,257) | kr552 | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,941 Shilling (kr50) | kr61 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 76,632 Shilling (kr141) | kr131 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Kampala (Uganda) is 63% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Kampala | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 65,735 Shilling (kr121) | kr736 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 91,369 Shilling (kr168) | kr300 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 135,244 Shilling (kr249) | kr906 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 145,572 Shilling (kr268) | kr1,028 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is 66% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Kampala | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 34,086,900 Shilling (kr62,809) | kr286,083 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,708 Shilling (kr11) | kr14 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110,065 Shilling (kr203) | kr613 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28,153 Shilling (kr52) | kr320 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 31% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Kampala | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14,028 Shilling (kr26) | kr35 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,697 Shilling (kr34) | kr82 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 58,216 Shilling (kr107) | kr500 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17,408 Shilling (kr32) | kr37 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,540 Shilling (kr27) | kr19 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,898 Shilling (kr42) | kr18 | + 138% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,458 Shilling (kr12) | kr11 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,595 Shilling (kr10) | kr16 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25,452 Shilling (kr47) | kr217 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 34% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kampala | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61,497 Shilling (kr113) | kr369 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46,019 Shilling (kr85) | kr219 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 108,434 Shilling (kr200) | kr698 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,126 Shilling (kr256) | kr637 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,926 Shilling (kr33) | kr86 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,285 Shilling (kr24) | kr48 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,359 Shilling (kr8) | kr47 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,117,940 Shilling (kr5,745) | kr3,682 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 496 Shilling (kr0.91) | kr0.94 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 246,616 Shilling (kr454) | kr196 | + 131% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 14,877 Shilling (kr27) | kr50 | - 45% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 99 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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