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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kasese (Uganda) is 45% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,000 Shilling ($4.08) | $12 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10,000 Shilling ($2.72) | $7 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,500 Shilling ($2.04) | $3.19 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,000 Shilling ($1.09) | $0.65 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17,000 Shilling ($4.63) | $2.43 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Shilling ($0.54) | $3.38 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30,000 Shilling ($8) | $4.54 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Shilling ($1.36) | $3.36 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Shilling ($0.27) | $1.21 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,000 Shilling ($2.72) | $2.89 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,000 Shilling ($10) | $12 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,000 Shilling ($0.27) | $1.87 | - 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,250 Shilling ($0.34) | $1.52 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Kasese (Uganda) is 71% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000,000 Shilling ($272) | $1,389 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400,000 Shilling ($109) | $1,022 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Shilling ($14) | $167 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 900,000 Shilling ($245) | $1,022 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 350,000 Shilling ($95) | $628 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $87 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $36 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 600,000 Shilling ($163) | $317 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500,000 Shilling ($136) | $128 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Shilling ($2.72) | $8 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15,000 Shilling ($4.08) | $19 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Kasese (Uganda) is 54% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 35,000 Shilling ($10) | $45 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 50,000 Shilling ($14) | $29 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Shilling ($16) | $75 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Shilling ($82) | $68 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Kasese (Uganda) is 46% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $20,263 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,000 Shilling ($1.09) | $0.65 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Shilling ($8) | $58 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Kasese (Uganda) is 71% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 Shilling ($1.09) | $5.74 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Shilling ($1.63) | $37 | - 96% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Shilling ($5.45) | $115 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15,000 Shilling ($4.08) | $7 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,250 Shilling ($1.70) | $2.98 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Shilling ($1.36) | $4.21 | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $2.80 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,500 Shilling ($1.50) | $1.45 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $16 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Kasese (Uganda) is 25% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 90,000 Shilling ($25) | $35 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 170,000 Shilling ($46) | $22 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 250,000 Shilling ($68) | $150 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,000 Shilling ($19) | $48 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Shilling ($10) | $8 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,000 Shilling ($2.72) | $3.97 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Shilling ($1.36) | $4.43 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,500,000 Shilling ($408) | $427 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 45,500 Shilling ($12) | $39 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20,000 Shilling ($5.45) | $7 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 144 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2019.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,100 in Arlington, Texas you would need to make just about $1,958 (7,189,799 Shilling) in Kasese.
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