Cost of living in Kampala (Uganda) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 48% | |||
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| Food in Kampala (Uganda) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kampala | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,316 Shilling (C$5.81) | C$20 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,634 Shilling (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,819 Shilling (C$3.86) | C$5.78 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,138 Shilling (C$1.12) | C$1.98 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,442 Shilling (C$2.30) | C$4.18 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,421 Shilling (C$1.58) | C$3.17 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,274 Shilling (C$3.66) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,663 Shilling (C$3.80) | C$4.24 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,009 Shilling (C$1.43) | C$3.76 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,136 Shilling (C$1.47) | C$3.41 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,743 Shilling (C$12) | C$19 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,727 Shilling (C$1.68) | C$2.48 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,758 Shilling (C$0.98) | C$1.93 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kampala | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,673,640 Shilling (C$1,309) | C$2,136 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,422,110 Shilling (C$507) | C$1,241 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 294,240 Shilling (C$105) | C$124 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,911,300 Shilling (C$681) | C$1,120 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 770,459 Shilling (C$275) | C$805 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 261,764 Shilling (C$93) | C$66 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 143,937 Shilling (C$51) | C$54 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,494,900 Shilling (C$533) | C$311 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 643,554 Shilling (C$229) | C$97 | + 137% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24,682 Shilling (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 88,868 Shilling (C$32) | C$25 | + 26% | |
| 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$23) | C$60 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 91,369 Shilling (C$33) | C$39 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 135,061 Shilling (C$48) | C$98 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 173,471 Shilling (C$62) | C$117 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is 34% 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$12,149) | C$22,942 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,352 Shilling (C$1.55) | C$1.40 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110,065 Shilling (C$39) | C$67 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 29,848 Shilling (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kampala | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14,613 Shilling (C$5.21) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,697 Shilling (C$7) | C$22 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 52,689 Shilling (C$19) | C$77 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17,408 Shilling (C$6) | C$6 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,830 Shilling (C$5.64) | C$3.85 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19,958 Shilling (C$7) | C$4.33 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,943 Shilling (C$2.47) | C$3.16 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,595 Shilling (C$1.99) | C$2.46 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26,179 Shilling (C$9) | C$20 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kampala | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67,687 Shilling (C$24) | C$51 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41,143 Shilling (C$15) | C$27 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 96,904 Shilling (C$35) | C$135 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 98,316 Shilling (C$35) | C$96 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,926 Shilling (C$6) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,568 Shilling (C$3.41) | C$5.42 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,359 Shilling (C$1.55) | C$7 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,117,940 Shilling (C$1,111) | C$647 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 496 Shilling (C$0.18) | C$0.83 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 339,487 Shilling (C$121) | C$37 | + 226% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12,390 Shilling (C$4.42) | C$11 | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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