Cost of living in Kampala (Uganda) is 31% more expensive than in Ibague (Colombia)
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Kampala (Uganda) is 5% cheaper than in Ibague (Colombia) | ||||
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Kampala | Ibague | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,172 Shilling (COL$22,079) | COL$26,677 | - 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26,832 Shilling (COL$26,720) | COL$21,384 | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,619 Shilling (COL$12,566) | COL$12,251 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,337 Shilling (COL$3,323) | COL$4,403 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | 5,700 Shilling (COL$5,676) | COL$8,966 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,416 Shilling (COL$4,398) | COL$3,837 | + 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15,607 Shilling (COL$15,542) | COL$12,585 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,904 Shilling (COL$10,858) | COL$9,962 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,513 Shilling (COL$4,494) | COL$3,961 | + 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,930 Shilling (COL$3,913) | COL$5,266 | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38,257 Shilling (COL$38,097) | COL$42,690 | - 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4,726 Shilling (COL$4,706) | COL$5,309 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,690 Shilling (COL$2,679) | COL$2,475 | + 8% | |
Housing | + 131% | |||
Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 131% more expensive than in Ibague (Colombia) | ||||
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Kampala | Ibague | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,312,660 Shilling (COL$4,294,608) | COL$1,706,860 | + 152% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,667,670 Shilling (COL$1,660,689) | COL$972,016 | + 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 406,213 Shilling (COL$404,513) | COL$225,444 | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,120,020 Shilling (COL$3,106,960) | COL$1,134,260 | + 174% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,559,590 Shilling (COL$1,553,062) | COL$695,894 | + 123% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248,612 Shilling (COL$247,571) | COL$123,279 | + 101% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 123,490 Shilling (COL$122,973) | COL$62,099 | + 98% | |
40” flat screen tv | 921,701 Shilling (COL$917,843) | COL$1,404,860 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 616,927 Shilling (COL$614,345) | COL$273,536 | + 125% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,673 Shilling (COL$27,557) | COL$14,463 | + 91% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 88,943 Shilling (COL$88,571) | COL$31,320 | + 183% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Kampala (Uganda) is about the same as in Ibague (Colombia) | ||||
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Kampala | Ibague | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 62,421 Shilling (COL$62,160) | COL$135,215 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 102,803 Shilling (COL$102,373) | COL$73,491 | + 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 185,309 Shilling (COL$184,533) | COL$189,140 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 123,084 Shilling (COL$122,569) | COL$140,972 | - 13% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is about the same as in Ibague (Colombia) | ||||
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Kampala | Ibague | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 53,098,600 Shilling (COL$52,876,340) | COL$51,939,600 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,998 Shilling (COL$4,977) | COL$5,177 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 117,502 Shilling (COL$117,010) | COL$114,451 | + 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24,001 Shilling (COL$23,901) | COL$37,746 | - 37% | |
Personal Care | + 66% | |||
Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 66% more expensive than in Ibague (Colombia) | ||||
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Kampala | Ibague | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13,411 Shilling (COL$13,355) | COL$9,743 | + 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,622 Shilling (COL$23,523) | COL$14,554 | + 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 61,195 Shilling (COL$60,939) | COL$59,954 | + 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19,844 Shilling (COL$19,761) | COL$14,314 | + 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,091 Shilling (COL$17,020) | COL$7,186 | + 137% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,037 Shilling (COL$22,940) | COL$14,140 | + 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,258 Shilling (COL$7,228) | COL$4,851 | + 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5,080 Shilling (COL$5,059) | COL$4,444 | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29,940 Shilling (COL$29,814) | COL$13,553 | + 120% | |
Entertainment | + 43% | |||
Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 43% more expensive than in Ibague (Colombia) | ||||
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Kampala | Ibague | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,966 Shilling (COL$65,690) | COL$27,708 | + 137% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 44,032 Shilling (COL$43,847) | COL$18,406 | + 138% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 97,348 Shilling (COL$96,940) | COL$102,379 | - 5% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 131,839 Shilling (COL$131,287) | COL$84,971 | + 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22,534 Shilling (COL$22,439) | COL$25,974 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,864 Shilling (COL$13,805) | COL$9,744 | + 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,556 Shilling (COL$4,537) | COL$3,485 | + 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,748,080 Shilling (COL$2,736,577) | COL$2,306,290 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 208 Shilling (COL$207) | COL$306 | - 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 214,801 Shilling (COL$213,902) | COL$83,678 | + 156% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,335 Shilling (COL$15,271) | COL$7,353 | + 108% | |
TOTAL | + 31% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 205 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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