- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Canada
- Kampala
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kampala, Uganda compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kampala (Uganda) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,115 Shilling (C$1.76) | C$14 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23,000 Shilling (C$8) | C$8 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,846 Shilling (C$2.01) | C$5.67 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,830 Shilling (C$0.97) | C$2.31 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,973 Shilling (C$2.05) | C$4.13 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,448 Shilling (C$1.53) | C$2.54 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30,575 Shilling (C$10) | C$9 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,701 Shilling (C$2.30) | C$3.55 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,634 Shilling (C$2.28) | C$3.02 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,397 Shilling (C$1.17) | C$2.26 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,500 Shilling (C$9) | C$15 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,414 Shilling (C$1.51) | C$2.18 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,751 Shilling (C$0.94) | C$1.87 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,750,000 Shilling (C$601) | C$1,209 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 812,500 Shilling (C$279) | C$1,030 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 170,000 Shilling (C$58) | C$104 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 947,917 Shilling (C$325) | C$919 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 421,500 Shilling (C$145) | C$695 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 85,000 Shilling (C$29) | C$64 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 160,000 Shilling (C$55) | C$39 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,605,520 Shilling (C$551) | C$393 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 734,759 Shilling (C$252) | C$111 | + 128% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,170 Shilling (C$5.55) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,229 Shilling (C$2.14) | C$25 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Kampala (Uganda) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 90,000 Shilling (C$31) | C$58 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 86,338 Shilling (C$30) | C$41 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 147,300 Shilling (C$51) | C$96 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 170,000 Shilling (C$58) | C$87 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 49,685,000 Shilling (C$17,050) | C$23,851 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,788 Shilling (C$1.30) | C$1.19 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 250,000 Shilling (C$86) | C$47 | + 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 42,561 Shilling (C$15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,430 Shilling (C$7) | C$7 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21,992 Shilling (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38,746 Shilling (C$13) | C$80 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18,750 Shilling (C$6) | C$6 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,660 Shilling (C$4.00) | C$2.88 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17,662 Shilling (C$6) | C$3.82 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,450 Shilling (C$1.87) | C$3.16 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,884 Shilling (C$1.68) | C$2.53 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16,784 Shilling (C$5.76) | C$19 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,457 Shilling (C$22) | C$45 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 38,000 Shilling (C$13) | C$26 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 63,832 Shilling (C$22) | C$84 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 49,685 Shilling (C$17) | C$89 | - 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,252 Shilling (C$5.23) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,157 Shilling (C$2.11) | C$5.72 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,500 Shilling (C$1.20) | C$5.43 | - 78% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 3,469,800 Shilling (C$1,191) | C$850 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 562 Shilling (C$0.19) | C$1.04 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 168,450 Shilling (C$58) | C$34 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 6,000 Shilling (C$2.06) | C$10 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 448 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kampala (Uganda) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,418
(7,047,053 Shilling)
in Kampala.
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