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EspañolCost of living in Kasese (Uganda) is 19% cheaper than in Hermosillo (Mexico)
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| Food in Kasese (Uganda) is 17% cheaper than in Hermosillo (Mexico) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kasese (Uganda) | Hermosillo (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 15,000 Shilling (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 129 | 40% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 10,000 Shilling (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 107 | 52% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 7,500 Shilling (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 80 | 51% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 4,000 Shilling (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | 1% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 17,000 Shilling (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 29 | 202% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 2,000 Shilling (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 23 | 54% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 30,000 Shilling (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 69 | 125% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 5,000 Shilling (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 35 | 27% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 1,000 Shilling (Mex$ 5.18) | Mex$ 25 | 79% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 10,000 Shilling (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 21 | 153% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 35,000 Shilling (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 156 | 17% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 1,000 Shilling (Mex$ 5.18) | Mex$ 26 | 80% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 1,250 Shilling (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 17 | 63% |
| Housing in Kasese (Uganda) is 31% cheaper than in Hermosillo (Mexico) | ||
| Kasese (Uganda) | Hermosillo (Mexico) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,000,000 Shilling (Mex$ 5,185) | Mex$ 11,222 | 54% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 400,000 Shilling (Mex$ 2,074) | Mex$ 5,188 | 60% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 50,000 Shilling (Mex$ 259) | Mex$ 1,373 | 81% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 900,000 Shilling (Mex$ 4,666) | Mex$ 7,143 | 35% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 350,000 Shilling (Mex$ 1,815) | Mex$ 3,482 | 48% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| - | Mex$ 900 | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| - | Mex$ 405 | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 600,000 Shilling (Mex$ 3,111) | Mex$ 9,627 | 68% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 500,000 Shilling (Mex$ 2,592) | Mex$ 1,815 | 43% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 10,000 Shilling (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 74 | 30% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 15,000 Shilling (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 47 | 65% |
| Clothes in Kasese (Uganda) is 54% cheaper than in Hermosillo (Mexico) | ||
| Kasese (Uganda) | Hermosillo (Mexico) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 35,000 Shilling (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 828 | 78% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 50,000 Shilling (Mex$ 259) | Mex$ 577 | 55% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 60,000 Shilling (Mex$ 311) | Mex$ 1,457 | 79% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 300,000 Shilling (Mex$ 1,555) | Mex$ 1,037 | 50% |
| Transportation in Kasese (Uganda) is 17% cheaper than in Hermosillo (Mexico) | ||
| Kasese (Uganda) | Hermosillo (Mexico) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| - | Mex$ 257,671 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 4,000 Shilling (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | 5% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 30,000 Shilling (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 367 | 58% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | Mex$ 270 | - |
| Personal Care in Kasese (Uganda) is 41% cheaper than in Hermosillo (Mexico) | ||
| Kasese (Uganda) | Hermosillo (Mexico) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 4,000 Shilling (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 85 | 75% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 6,000 Shilling (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 165 | 81% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 20,000 Shilling (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 623 | 83% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 15,000 Shilling (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 73 | 6% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 6,250 Shilling (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 44 | 26% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 5,000 Shilling (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 47 | 45% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| - | Mex$ 23 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 5,500 Shilling (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 24 | 20% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| - | Mex$ 95 | - |
| Entertainment in Kasese (Uganda) is 12% more expensive than in Hermosillo (Mexico) | ||
| Kasese (Uganda) | Hermosillo (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 90,000 Shilling (Mex$ 467) | Mex$ 363 | 28% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 170,000 Shilling (Mex$ 881) | Mex$ 115 | 664% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 250,000 Shilling (Mex$ 1,296) | Mex$ 737 | 76% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 70,000 Shilling (Mex$ 363) | Mex$ 511 | 29% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 35,000 Shilling (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 69 | 163% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 10,000 Shilling (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 46 | 13% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 5,000 Shilling (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 35 | 26% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 1,500,000 Shilling (Mex$ 7,777) | Mex$ 10,220 | 24% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | Mex$ 3.51 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 45,500 Shilling (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 627 | 62% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 20,000 Shilling (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 51 | 104% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 31,000 in Hermosillo you would need to make just about Mex$ 25,253 (4,870,383 Shilling) in Kasese.