- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Canada
- Kampala
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kampala, Uganda compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kampala (Uganda) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,115 Shilling (C$1.76) | C$15 | - 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23,000 Shilling (C$8) | C$9 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,846 Shilling (C$2.01) | C$5.69 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,122 Shilling (C$1.07) | C$2.17 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,973 Shilling (C$2.05) | C$4.84 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,448 Shilling (C$1.53) | C$2.90 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30,575 Shilling (C$11) | C$10 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,701 Shilling (C$2.30) | C$4.00 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,634 Shilling (C$2.28) | C$3.31 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,397 Shilling (C$1.17) | C$3.07 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,500 Shilling (C$9) | C$16 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,627 Shilling (C$1.59) | C$2.51 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,751 Shilling (C$0.95) | C$2.07 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,750,000 Shilling (C$602) | C$1,576 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 812,500 Shilling (C$279) | C$1,122 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 170,000 Shilling (C$58) | C$109 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 947,917 Shilling (C$326) | C$1,019 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 421,500 Shilling (C$145) | C$774 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 85,000 Shilling (C$29) | C$66 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 160,000 Shilling (C$55) | C$40 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,628,920 Shilling (C$560) | C$377 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 475,473 Shilling (C$164) | C$98 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,414 Shilling (C$5.30) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,167 Shilling (C$4.87) | C$23 | - 79% | |
| 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$59 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 86,338 Shilling (C$30) | C$40 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 147,300 Shilling (C$51) | C$93 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 170,000 Shilling (C$58) | C$92 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 49,685,000 Shilling (C$17,091) | C$22,749 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,788 Shilling (C$1.30) | C$1.27 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 250,000 Shilling (C$86) | C$65 | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 46,034 Shilling (C$16) | C$31 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19,938 Shilling (C$7) | C$8 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24,456 Shilling (C$8) | C$20 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 52,091 Shilling (C$18) | C$96 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20,154 Shilling (C$7) | C$6 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13,295 Shilling (C$4.57) | C$3.72 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19,841 Shilling (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 141% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,499 Shilling (C$2.24) | C$3.09 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,101 Shilling (C$1.75) | C$2.46 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,784 Shilling (C$6) | C$19 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,448 Shilling (C$23) | C$46 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 38,000 Shilling (C$13) | C$26 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 95,886 Shilling (C$33) | C$101 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 49,685 Shilling (C$17) | C$87 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,540 Shilling (C$5.35) | C$9 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,157 Shilling (C$2.12) | C$5.53 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,500 Shilling (C$1.20) | C$5.67 | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,470,630 Shilling (C$1,194) | C$549 | + 117% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 562 Shilling (C$0.19) | C$1.04 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 168,450 Shilling (C$58) | C$35 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 6,000 Shilling (C$2.06) | C$10 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 573 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kampala (Uganda) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$5,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,128
(9,092,075 Shilling)
in Kampala.
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