Cost of living in Kasese, Uganda vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kasese (Uganda) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,000 Shilling (C$5.42) | C$19 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,000 Shilling (C$3.61) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,500 Shilling (C$2.71) | C$5.84 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,000 Shilling (C$1.44) | C$1.85 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17,000 Shilling (C$6) | C$4.50 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Shilling (C$0.72) | C$3.04 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30,000 Shilling (C$11) | C$10 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Shilling (C$1.81) | C$4.24 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Shilling (C$0.36) | C$3.76 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,000 Shilling (C$3.61) | C$3.41 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,000 Shilling (C$13) | C$18 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Shilling (C$0.36) | C$2.48 | - 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,250 Shilling (C$0.45) | C$1.93 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Kasese (Uganda) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,000,000 Shilling (C$361) | C$2,136 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Shilling (C$144) | C$1,241 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Shilling (C$18) | C$133 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 900,000 Shilling (C$325) | C$1,120 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 350,000 Shilling (C$126) | C$806 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | C$66 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | C$50 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600,000 Shilling (C$217) | C$322 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500,000 Shilling (C$181) | C$96 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Shilling (C$3.61) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15,000 Shilling (C$5.42) | C$25 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Kasese (Uganda) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 35,000 Shilling (C$13) | C$61 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 50,000 Shilling (C$18) | C$38 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Shilling (C$22) | C$96 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Shilling (C$108) | C$112 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Kasese (Uganda) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,935 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,000 Shilling (C$1.44) | C$1.39 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Shilling (C$11) | C$67 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Kasese (Uganda) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 Shilling (C$1.44) | C$8 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Shilling (C$2.17) | C$22 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Shilling (C$7) | C$77 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Shilling (C$5.42) | C$6 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,250 Shilling (C$2.26) | C$3.78 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Shilling (C$1.81) | C$4.28 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.11 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,500 Shilling (C$1.99) | C$2.46 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$20 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Kasese (Uganda) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 90,000 Shilling (C$33) | C$50 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 170,000 Shilling (C$61) | C$27 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 250,000 Shilling (C$90) | C$117 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,000 Shilling (C$25) | C$94 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Shilling (C$13) | C$9 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,000 Shilling (C$3.61) | C$5.25 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Shilling (C$1.81) | C$6 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,500,000 Shilling (C$542) | C$647 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 45,500 Shilling (C$16) | C$36 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20,000 Shilling (C$7) | C$11 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 116 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 23, 2019.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,874 (7,957,502 Shilling) in Kasese.
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