Cost of living in Kampala (Uganda) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Kampala (Uganda) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kampala | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,362 Shilling (C$8) | C$22 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,689 Shilling (C$11) | C$10 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,179 Shilling (C$4.73) | C$5.78 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,416 Shilling (C$1.23) | C$1.97 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,525 Shilling (C$1.98) | C$4.31 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,598 Shilling (C$1.65) | C$3.89 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15,840 Shilling (C$5.69) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,059 Shilling (C$3.97) | C$4.59 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,558 Shilling (C$1.64) | C$3.65 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,745 Shilling (C$1.34) | C$3.41 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 37,915 Shilling (C$14) | C$19 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,616 Shilling (C$1.66) | C$2.55 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,217 Shilling (C$1.15) | C$2.11 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kampala | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,443,210 Shilling (C$1,236) | C$2,291 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,542,910 Shilling (C$554) | C$1,332 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 269,799 Shilling (C$97) | C$124 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,132,110 Shilling (C$1,125) | C$1,235 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,260,820 Shilling (C$453) | C$875 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 244,374 Shilling (C$88) | C$68 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 119,219 Shilling (C$43) | C$54 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 847,924 Shilling (C$304) | C$311 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 681,964 Shilling (C$245) | C$140 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,941 Shilling (C$10) | C$10 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 76,632 Shilling (C$28) | C$25 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Kampala (Uganda) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kampala | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 65,735 Shilling (C$24) | C$57 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 91,369 Shilling (C$33) | C$41 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 181,540 Shilling (C$65) | C$105 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 145,572 Shilling (C$52) | C$117 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is 33% 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 | 34,086,900 Shilling (C$12,238) | C$22,942 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,552 Shilling (C$1.63) | C$1.66 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110,065 Shilling (C$40) | C$67 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28,162 Shilling (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kampala | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14,028 Shilling (C$5.04) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,697 Shilling (C$7) | C$22 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 62,344 Shilling (C$22) | C$77 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17,408 Shilling (C$6) | C$6 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,540 Shilling (C$5.22) | C$4.17 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,898 Shilling (C$8) | C$4.59 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,744 Shilling (C$2.78) | C$3.11 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,595 Shilling (C$2.01) | C$2.78 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,316 Shilling (C$11) | C$20 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kampala | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,775 Shilling (C$24) | C$53 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,578 Shilling (C$15) | C$26 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 93,278 Shilling (C$33) | C$135 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 112,087 Shilling (C$40) | C$96 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,689 Shilling (C$5.63) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,032 Shilling (C$4.68) | C$4.71 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,801 Shilling (C$1.72) | C$7 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,117,940 Shilling (C$1,119) | C$647 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 496 Shilling (C$0.18) | C$0.24 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 264,841 Shilling (C$95) | C$37 | + 156% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 14,877 Shilling (C$5.34) | C$11 | - 51% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 123 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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