- 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$1.80) | 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$2.06) | C$6 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,924 Shilling (C$1.03) | C$2.38 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,973 Shilling (C$2.10) | C$4.26 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,448 Shilling (C$1.57) | C$2.62 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30,575 Shilling (C$11) | C$9 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,701 Shilling (C$2.36) | C$3.73 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,634 Shilling (C$2.34) | C$2.90 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,397 Shilling (C$1.20) | C$2.89 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,500 Shilling (C$10) | C$16 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,714 Shilling (C$1.66) | C$2.31 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,751 Shilling (C$0.97) | C$1.76 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,750,000 Shilling (C$616) | C$1,186 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 812,500 Shilling (C$286) | C$982 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 170,000 Shilling (C$60) | C$117 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 947,917 Shilling (C$334) | C$919 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 421,500 Shilling (C$148) | C$695 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 85,000 Shilling (C$30) | C$64 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 160,000 Shilling (C$56) | C$39 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,647,660 Shilling (C$580) | C$392 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 734,759 Shilling (C$259) | C$111 | + 134% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,170 Shilling (C$5.69) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,964 Shilling (C$2.10) | C$26 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Kampala (Uganda) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 90,000 Shilling (C$32) | C$61 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 86,338 Shilling (C$30) | C$41 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 147,300 Shilling (C$52) | C$95 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 170,000 Shilling (C$60) | C$87 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 49,685,000 Shilling (C$17,497) | C$22,684 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,788 Shilling (C$1.33) | C$1.19 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 250,000 Shilling (C$88) | C$47 | + 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43,881 Shilling (C$15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,430 Shilling (C$8) | C$8 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21,992 Shilling (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38,746 Shilling (C$14) | C$85 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18,750 Shilling (C$7) | C$7 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,094 Shilling (C$3.91) | C$3.90 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17,662 Shilling (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,447 Shilling (C$1.92) | C$3.21 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,884 Shilling (C$1.72) | C$2.46 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16,784 Shilling (C$5.91) | C$19 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,585 Shilling (C$23) | C$44 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 38,000 Shilling (C$13) | C$26 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 61,848 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$90 | - 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,827 Shilling (C$5.93) | C$9 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,157 Shilling (C$2.17) | C$5.98 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,500 Shilling (C$1.23) | C$5.61 | - 78% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 355,462 Shilling (C$125) | C$141 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 562 Shilling (C$0.20) | C$2.00 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 168,450 Shilling (C$59) | C$34 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 6,000 Shilling (C$2.11) | C$10 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 369 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kampala (Uganda) is 40% 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$2,220
(6,302,654 Shilling)
in Kampala.
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