Cost of living in Kampala (Uganda) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 42% | |||
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| Food in Kampala (Uganda) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kampala | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,352 Shilling (C$6) | C$23 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21,162 Shilling (C$8) | C$13 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,218 Shilling (C$4.79) | C$6 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,704 Shilling (C$1.06) | C$2.41 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,933 Shilling (C$3.11) | C$4.70 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,987 Shilling (C$1.56) | C$3.95 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16,543 Shilling (C$6) | C$11 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,164 Shilling (C$4.37) | C$4.85 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,783 Shilling (C$1.87) | C$3.95 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,938 Shilling (C$1.54) | C$3.50 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66,283 Shilling (C$26) | C$20 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,519 Shilling (C$2.16) | C$2.68 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,598 Shilling (C$1.41) | C$2.16 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kampala | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,929,130 Shilling (C$1,539) | C$2,300 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,818,080 Shilling (C$712) | C$1,599 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 226,275 Shilling (C$89) | C$120 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,879,490 Shilling (C$1,128) | C$1,347 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,037,600 Shilling (C$406) | C$985 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 145,254 Shilling (C$57) | C$69 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 134,012 Shilling (C$52) | C$60 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 867,165 Shilling (C$340) | C$311 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 564,660 Shilling (C$221) | C$140 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18,312 Shilling (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71,991 Shilling (C$28) | C$26 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Kampala (Uganda) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kampala | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 51,557 Shilling (C$20) | C$70 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 103,372 Shilling (C$40) | C$41 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 197,458 Shilling (C$77) | C$105 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 133,780 Shilling (C$52) | C$120 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kampala | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 49,469,300 Shilling (C$19,375) | C$24,609 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,361 Shilling (C$2.10) | C$1.69 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 123,034 Shilling (C$48) | C$60 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24,156 Shilling (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kampala | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13,411 Shilling (C$5.25) | C$8 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,622 Shilling (C$9) | C$22 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60,980 Shilling (C$24) | C$77 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19,844 Shilling (C$8) | C$6 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,897 Shilling (C$7) | C$4.17 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,037 Shilling (C$9) | C$4.59 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,439 Shilling (C$2.13) | C$3.11 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,693 Shilling (C$1.84) | C$3.02 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26,526 Shilling (C$10) | C$22 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kampala | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70,551 Shilling (C$28) | C$61 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41,975 Shilling (C$16) | C$27 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 93,624 Shilling (C$37) | C$118 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 154,313 Shilling (C$60) | C$97 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14,849 Shilling (C$5.82) | C$12 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,866 Shilling (C$5.43) | C$4.71 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,239 Shilling (C$1.66) | C$7 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,748,080 Shilling (C$1,076) | C$647 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 240 Shilling (C$0.09) | C$0.24 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 220,120 Shilling (C$86) | C$38 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,060 Shilling (C$5.90) | C$13 | - 53% | |
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TOTAL | - 27% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 274 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2025.
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