- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Canada
- Kampala
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kampala, Uganda compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kampala (Uganda) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,115 Shilling (C$1.90) | C$14 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23,000 Shilling (C$9) | C$8 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,846 Shilling (C$2.17) | C$6 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,180 Shilling (C$1.18) | C$2.38 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,973 Shilling (C$2.22) | C$4.08 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,448 Shilling (C$1.65) | C$2.62 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30,575 Shilling (C$11) | C$10 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,701 Shilling (C$2.49) | C$3.73 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,634 Shilling (C$2.47) | C$2.90 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,397 Shilling (C$1.26) | C$2.89 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,500 Shilling (C$10) | C$16 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,622 Shilling (C$1.72) | C$2.31 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,751 Shilling (C$1.02) | C$1.76 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,750,000 Shilling (C$651) | C$1,186 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 812,500 Shilling (C$302) | C$982 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 170,000 Shilling (C$63) | C$117 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 947,917 Shilling (C$353) | C$919 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 421,500 Shilling (C$157) | C$695 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 85,000 Shilling (C$32) | C$64 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 160,000 Shilling (C$59) | C$39 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,929,050 Shilling (C$717) | C$392 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 792,718 Shilling (C$295) | C$111 | + 166% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,170 Shilling (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,682 Shilling (C$2.11) | C$26 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Kampala (Uganda) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 90,000 Shilling (C$33) | C$61 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 86,338 Shilling (C$32) | C$41 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 147,300 Shilling (C$55) | C$95 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 170,000 Shilling (C$63) | C$87 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 49,685,000 Shilling (C$18,476) | C$22,684 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,788 Shilling (C$1.41) | C$1.19 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 250,000 Shilling (C$93) | C$47 | + 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43,697 Shilling (C$16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17,917 Shilling (C$7) | C$8 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21,992 Shilling (C$8) | C$20 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40,074 Shilling (C$15) | C$85 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18,750 Shilling (C$7) | C$7 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,094 Shilling (C$4.13) | C$3.90 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17,662 Shilling (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,988 Shilling (C$2.23) | C$3.21 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,522 Shilling (C$1.68) | C$2.46 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,831 Shilling (C$7) | C$19 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,784 Shilling (C$24) | C$43 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 38,000 Shilling (C$14) | C$27 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 61,848 Shilling (C$23) | C$84 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 49,685 Shilling (C$18) | C$93 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21,287 Shilling (C$8) | C$9 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,157 Shilling (C$2.29) | C$5.44 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,500 Shilling (C$1.30) | C$5.57 | - 77% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 355,462 Shilling (C$132) | C$141 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 562 Shilling (C$0.21) | C$2.00 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 168,450 Shilling (C$63) | C$34 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 6,000 Shilling (C$2.23) | C$10 | - 78% | |
| 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 328 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,389
(6,424,400 Shilling)
in Kampala.
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