- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Kazakhstan
- Mbale
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mbale, Uganda compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mbale (Uganda) is 37% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Shilling (926 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | 1,379 KZT | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 759 KZT | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 307 KZT | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,245 Shilling (301 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 456 KZT | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 1,495 KZT | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 34,344 Shilling (3,181 KZT) | 413 KZT | + 669% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 130 KZT | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,376 Shilling (683 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 312% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33,333 Shilling (3,087 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,343 Shilling (402 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,435 Shilling (318 KZT) | 101 KZT | + 214% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Mbale (Uganda) is 9% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 800,000 Shilling (74,097 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 134,603 KZT | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 21,978 KZT | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 122,435 KZT | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 84,065 KZT | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 15,371 KZT | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 4,832 KZT | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 131,759 KZT | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 34,418 KZT | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 2,250 KZT | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,042 KZT | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mbale (Uganda) is in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 13,333 KZT | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 15,061 KZT | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 22,194 KZT | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 31,231 KZT | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Mbale (Uganda) is in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 3,600,000 KZT | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 136 KZT | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 6,000 KZT | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,538 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Mbale (Uganda) is 1% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Shilling (1,852 KZT) | 2,067 KZT | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,727 KZT | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 4,666 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 789 KZT | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 706 KZT | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 785 KZT | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 456 KZT | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 456 KZT | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 3,058 KZT | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Mbale (Uganda) is in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 7,315 KZT | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 2,700 KZT | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 10,830 KZT | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 14,824 KZT | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,781 KZT | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 577 KZT | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 300 KZT | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 70,333 KZT | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 14 KZT | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 14,905 KZT | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 250 KZT | - | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 564 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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KZT
/
UGX
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Cost of living in Mbale (Uganda) is 6% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 561,129 KZT
(6,058,290 Shilling)
in Mbale
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
527,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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