Cost of living in Kampala, Uganda vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kampala (Uganda) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,679 Shilling (C$4.58) | C$19 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,407 Shilling (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,232 Shilling (C$3.70) | C$5.84 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,115 Shilling (C$1.12) | C$1.85 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,948 Shilling (C$2.15) | C$4.50 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,497 Shilling (C$1.26) | C$3.04 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,533 Shilling (C$3.44) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,000 Shilling (C$3.61) | C$4.24 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,108 Shilling (C$1.48) | C$3.76 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,238 Shilling (C$1.53) | C$3.41 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,574 Shilling (C$12) | C$18 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,698 Shilling (C$1.70) | C$2.48 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,015 Shilling (C$1.09) | C$1.93 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,124,030 Shilling (C$1,128) | C$2,136 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,302,700 Shilling (C$470) | C$1,241 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 285,347 Shilling (C$103) | C$133 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,891,040 Shilling (C$683) | C$1,120 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 572,488 Shilling (C$207) | C$806 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 194,817 Shilling (C$70) | C$66 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 145,925 Shilling (C$53) | C$50 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,274,460 Shilling (C$460) | C$322 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 618,929 Shilling (C$224) | C$96 | + 132% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22,448 Shilling (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,727 Shilling (C$4.96) | C$25 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Kampala (Uganda) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 73,464 Shilling (C$27) | C$61 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 92,044 Shilling (C$33) | C$38 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 158,808 Shilling (C$57) | C$96 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 176,183 Shilling (C$64) | C$112 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 51,343,900 Shilling (C$18,542) | C$22,935 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,103 Shilling (C$1.48) | C$1.39 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103,993 Shilling (C$38) | C$67 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34,048 Shilling (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19,133 Shilling (C$7) | C$8 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,607 Shilling (C$9) | C$22 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 55,694 Shilling (C$20) | C$77 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,967 Shilling (C$5.77) | C$6 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,560 Shilling (C$5.26) | C$3.78 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21,930 Shilling (C$8) | C$4.28 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,130 Shilling (C$2.21) | C$3.11 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,591 Shilling (C$1.66) | C$2.46 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,657 Shilling (C$7) | C$20 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63,871 Shilling (C$23) | C$50 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,331 Shilling (C$15) | C$27 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 95,886 Shilling (C$35) | C$117 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 137,840 Shilling (C$50) | C$94 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,390 Shilling (C$6) | C$9 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,707 Shilling (C$4.23) | C$5.25 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,189 Shilling (C$1.51) | C$6 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,762,830 Shilling (C$998) | C$647 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 339 Shilling (C$0.12) | C$0.83 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 256,555 Shilling (C$93) | C$36 | + 158% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7,540 Shilling (C$2.72) | C$11 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 163 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2020.
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