Cost of living in Kampala (Uganda) is 51% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Dubai or in Kampala? You can help!
Improve the prices for Dubai! Improve the prices for Kampala!
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 774 prices entered by 227 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kampala (Uganda) is 45% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kampala | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,316 Shilling (Dirham 16) | Dirham 50 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,634 Shilling (Dirham 25) | Dirham 29 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,819 Shilling (Dirham 11) | Dirham 15 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,938 Shilling (Dirham 2.90) | Dirham 7 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,442 Shilling (Dirham 6) | Dirham 16 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,421 Shilling (Dirham 4.37) | Dirham 5.27 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,274 Shilling (Dirham 10) | Dirham 23 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,663 Shilling (Dirham 11) | Dirham 7 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,009 Shilling (Dirham 3.96) | Dirham 4.04 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,136 Shilling (Dirham 4.09) | Dirham 14 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,743 Shilling (Dirham 32) | Dirham 58 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,727 Shilling (Dirham 4.67) | Dirham 9 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,758 Shilling (Dirham 2.72) | Dirham 4.02 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 57% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kampala | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,258,970 Shilling (Dirham 4,207) | Dirham 9,334 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,422,110 Shilling (Dirham 1,405) | Dirham 6,323 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 294,240 Shilling (Dirham 291) | Dirham 730 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,911,300 Shilling (Dirham 1,888) | Dirham 5,583 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 770,459 Shilling (Dirham 761) | Dirham 3,165 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 261,764 Shilling (Dirham 259) | Dirham 515 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 143,937 Shilling (Dirham 142) | Dirham 358 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,494,900 Shilling (Dirham 1,477) | Dirham 1,231 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 643,554 Shilling (Dirham 636) | Dirham 339 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24,682 Shilling (Dirham 24) | Dirham 42 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 76,116 Shilling (Dirham 75) | Dirham 45 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Kampala (Uganda) is 59% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kampala | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 65,735 Shilling (Dirham 65) | Dirham 231 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 91,369 Shilling (Dirham 90) | Dirham 208 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 135,061 Shilling (Dirham 133) | Dirham 343 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 173,471 Shilling (Dirham 171) | Dirham 328 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is 54% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kampala | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 34,086,900 Shilling (Dirham 33,673) | Dirham 94,044 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,743 Shilling (Dirham 4.69) | Dirham 3.36 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110,065 Shilling (Dirham 109) | Dirham 295 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34,467 Shilling (Dirham 34) | Dirham 38 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 44% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kampala | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14,028 Shilling (Dirham 14) | Dirham 25 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,697 Shilling (Dirham 18) | Dirham 41 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 52,689 Shilling (Dirham 52) | Dirham 274 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17,408 Shilling (Dirham 17) | Dirham 20 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,830 Shilling (Dirham 16) | Dirham 18 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19,958 Shilling (Dirham 20) | Dirham 20 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,943 Shilling (Dirham 7) | Dirham 12 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,595 Shilling (Dirham 5.53) | Dirham 16 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,601 Shilling (Dirham 23) | Dirham 43 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 38% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kampala | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67,687 Shilling (Dirham 67) | Dirham 185 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41,143 Shilling (Dirham 41) | Dirham 99 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 96,904 Shilling (Dirham 96) | Dirham 412 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 98,316 Shilling (Dirham 97) | Dirham 293 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,926 Shilling (Dirham 18) | Dirham 94 | - 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,568 Shilling (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,359 Shilling (Dirham 4.31) | Dirham 45 | - 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,117,940 Shilling (Dirham 3,080) | Dirham 2,058 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 496 Shilling (Dirham 0.49) | Dirham 0.49 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 339,487 Shilling (Dirham 335) | Dirham 331 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,786 Shilling (Dirham 16) | Dirham 19 | - 20% | |
 |
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 774 prices entered by 227 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00099
AED
/
UGX
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Dubai is 214% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in Barcelona is 25% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 58% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in New York City is 21% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Berlin is 80% more expensive than in Strasbourg
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 46% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in London is 23% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in Berlin is 62% more expensive than in Madrid
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Dirham 30,000 in Dubai you would need to make just about Dirham 14,762 (14,943,396 Shilling) in Kampala.
Do you live in Dubai? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
Prices recently added
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in Jacksonville, Florida costs $12 (11 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Pereira costs COL$50,000 (20 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Paramaribo costs 200 SRD $ (32 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Vigo costs €1,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in San Antonio, Texas costs $1,321 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 kg of apples in Dhaka costs Taka 150 (about 1 hour ago)