- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Kazakhstan
- Mbale
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mbale, Uganda compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
Food | + 31% | |||
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Food in Mbale (Uganda) is 31% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Shilling (883 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | 1,472 KZT | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 737 KZT | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 318 KZT | - | |
12 eggs, large | 3,245 Shilling (286 KZT) | 294 KZT | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 492 KZT | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 1,663 KZT | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 34,344 Shilling (3,032 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 585% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 158 KZT | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,376 Shilling (651 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 293% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33,333 Shilling (2,943 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 96% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,343 Shilling (383 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,435 Shilling (303 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 152% | |
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 (70,631 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 58% | |
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 | - | 23,866 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 | - | 15,597 KZT | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 5,185 KZT | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | 142,776 KZT | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 36,675 KZT | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 2,370 KZT | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,483 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) | - | 26,149 KZT | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 29,108 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 | - | 154 KZT | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 6,000 KZT | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,692 KZT | - | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Mbale (Uganda) is 2% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Shilling (1,766 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,861 KZT | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 4,835 KZT | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 827 KZT | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 661 KZT | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 839 KZT | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 421 KZT | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 423 KZT | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 3,278 KZT | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Mbale (Uganda) is in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 8,418 KZT | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 2,700 KZT | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 11,167 KZT | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 15,349 KZT | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,845 KZT | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 577 KZT | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 300 KZT | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 208,595 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 | + 4% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mbale (Uganda) is 4% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 483,393 KZT
(5,475,170 Shilling)
in Mbale
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
463,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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