Cost of living in Kampala, Uganda vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kampala (Uganda) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,753 Shilling (C$5.76) | C$20 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,412 Shilling (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,738 Shilling (C$3.69) | C$5.78 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,162 Shilling (C$1.09) | C$1.98 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,430 Shilling (C$2.21) | C$4.18 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,862 Shilling (C$1.33) | C$3.04 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,527 Shilling (C$4.31) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,663 Shilling (C$3.67) | C$4.24 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,901 Shilling (C$1.34) | C$3.76 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,105 Shilling (C$1.41) | C$3.41 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33,506 Shilling (C$12) | C$19 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,720 Shilling (C$1.62) | C$2.48 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,810 Shilling (C$0.97) | C$1.93 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,813,050 Shilling (C$1,311) | C$2,136 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,422,110 Shilling (C$489) | C$1,241 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 294,240 Shilling (C$101) | C$133 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,911,300 Shilling (C$657) | C$1,120 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 770,459 Shilling (C$265) | C$806 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 261,764 Shilling (C$90) | C$66 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 155,618 Shilling (C$53) | C$54 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,493,310 Shilling (C$513) | C$311 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 643,083 Shilling (C$221) | C$97 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23,130 Shilling (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,850 Shilling (C$4.76) | C$25 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Kampala (Uganda) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 65,674 Shilling (C$23) | C$60 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 92,252 Shilling (C$32) | C$39 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 131,620 Shilling (C$45) | C$98 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 173,471 Shilling (C$60) | C$117 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 34,086,900 Shilling (C$11,718) | C$22,942 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,041 Shilling (C$1.39) | C$1.39 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110,065 Shilling (C$38) | C$67 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27,512 Shilling (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16,771 Shilling (C$5.77) | C$8 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22,121 Shilling (C$8) | C$22 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 52,689 Shilling (C$18) | C$77 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,921 Shilling (C$5.82) | C$6 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,008 Shilling (C$4.82) | C$3.85 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21,970 Shilling (C$8) | C$4.28 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,698 Shilling (C$2.30) | C$3.11 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,473 Shilling (C$1.88) | C$2.46 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25,460 Shilling (C$9) | C$20 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 64,428 Shilling (C$22) | C$52 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,473 Shilling (C$14) | C$26 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 96,432 Shilling (C$33) | C$117 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 91,251 Shilling (C$31) | C$96 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,812 Shilling (C$5.78) | C$9 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,191 Shilling (C$3.16) | C$5.42 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,359 Shilling (C$1.50) | C$7 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,117,940 Shilling (C$1,072) | C$647 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 381 Shilling (C$0.13) | C$0.83 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247,212 Shilling (C$85) | C$35 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12,390 Shilling (C$4.26) | C$11 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 145 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,200 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,719 (10,819,519 Shilling) in Kampala.
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