- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Gulu, Uganda compared to Aligarh, India
Currency:
Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Gulu (Uganda) is 3% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,333 Shilling (₨131) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,000 Shilling (₨214) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,000 Shilling (₨214) | ₨201 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,600 Shilling (₨64) | ₨49 | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,500 Shilling (₨80) | ₨54 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Shilling (₨36) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Shilling (₨89) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Shilling (₨45) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,500 Shilling (₨80) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,500 Shilling (₨63) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Shilling (₨447) | ₨445 | + 0% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,329 Shilling (₨77) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,125 Shilling (₨20) | - | - | |
Housing | + 3% | |||
Housing in Gulu (Uganda) is 3% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,021,080 Shilling (₨18,237) | ₨12,242 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 800,000 Shilling (₨14,288) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 40,000 Shilling (₨714) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,222,150 Shilling (₨21,828) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Shilling (₨80) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Gulu (Uganda) is 2% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 35,000 Shilling (₨625) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 90,000 Shilling (₨1,607) | ₨650 | + 147% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Shilling (₨2,143) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Gulu (Uganda) is in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,359 Shilling (₨60) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨576 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Gulu (Uganda) is 1% cheaper than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Shilling (₨45) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20,000 Shilling (₨357) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Shilling (₨447) | ₨500 | - 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18,750 Shilling (₨335) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,280 Shilling (₨94) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4,500 Shilling (₨80) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (₨89) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Gulu (Uganda) is 9% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Shilling (₨268) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,000 Shilling (₨804) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25,000 Shilling (₨447) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (₨89) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Shilling (₨89) | ₨145 | - 38% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 300 Shilling (₨5.36) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,000 Shilling (₨2,679) | ₨1,000 | + 168% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Shilling (₨89) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 4% |

These prices were last updated on March 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gulu (Uganda) is about the same as in Aligarh (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨37,395
(2,093,739 Shilling)
in Gulu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨36,000
in Aligarh.
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