Cost of living in Kampala, Uganda vs Jaipur, India
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Food | + 21% | |||
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Food in Kampala (Uganda) is 21% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,679 Shilling (₨244) | ₨436 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24,407 Shilling (₨470) | ₨232 | + 103% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,232 Shilling (₨197) | ₨174 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,115 Shilling (₨60) | ₨49 | + 22% | |
12 eggs, large | 5,948 Shilling (₨114) | ₨66 | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,497 Shilling (₨67) | ₨35 | + 91% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,533 Shilling (₨183) | ₨157 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,000 Shilling (₨192) | ₨102 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,108 Shilling (₨79) | ₨19 | + 307% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,238 Shilling (₨82) | ₨105 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,574 Shilling (₨627) | ₨741 | - 15% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,698 Shilling (₨90) | ₨93 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,015 Shilling (₨58) | ₨28 | + 107% | |
Housing | + 70% | |||
Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 70% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,124,030 Shilling (₨60,105) | ₨24,410 | + 146% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,302,700 Shilling (₨25,063) | ₨15,761 | + 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 285,347 Shilling (₨5,490) | ₨2,611 | + 110% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,891,040 Shilling (₨36,383) | ₨21,285 | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 572,488 Shilling (₨11,014) | ₨10,866 | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 194,817 Shilling (₨3,748) | ₨1,695 | + 121% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 145,925 Shilling (₨2,808) | ₨975 | + 188% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,274,460 Shilling (₨24,520) | ₨30,416 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 618,929 Shilling (₨11,908) | ₨9,683 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22,448 Shilling (₨432) | ₨352 | + 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,727 Shilling (₨264) | ₨638 | - 59% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Kampala (Uganda) is 36% cheaper than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 73,464 Shilling (₨1,413) | ₨2,278 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 92,044 Shilling (₨1,771) | ₨3,069 | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 152,671 Shilling (₨2,937) | ₨3,222 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 176,183 Shilling (₨3,390) | ₨2,669 | + 27% | |
Transportation | + 65% | |||
Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is 65% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 51,343,900 Shilling (₨987,833) | ₨808,758 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,103 Shilling (₨79) | ₨76 | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 103,993 Shilling (₨2,001) | ₨754 | + 165% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34,048 Shilling (₨655) | ₨179 | + 266% | |
Personal Care | + 60% | |||
Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 60% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19,133 Shilling (₨368) | ₨163 | + 125% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,607 Shilling (₨454) | ₨264 | + 72% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 55,694 Shilling (₨1,072) | ₨500 | + 114% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15,967 Shilling (₨307) | ₨399 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,560 Shilling (₨280) | ₨174 | + 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21,930 Shilling (₨422) | ₨209 | + 102% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,130 Shilling (₨118) | ₨89 | + 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4,591 Shilling (₨88) | ₨83 | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,657 Shilling (₨359) | ₨228 | + 58% | |
Entertainment | + 38% | |||
Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 38% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63,871 Shilling (₨1,229) | ₨1,064 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 40,331 Shilling (₨776) | ₨490 | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 95,886 Shilling (₨1,845) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 137,840 Shilling (₨2,652) | ₨1,692 | + 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,390 Shilling (₨335) | ₨912 | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,707 Shilling (₨225) | ₨169 | + 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,189 Shilling (₨81) | ₨173 | - 54% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,762,830 Shilling (₨53,156) | ₨33,181 | + 60% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 339 Shilling (₨7) | ₨5.29 | + 23% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 256,555 Shilling (₨4,936) | ₨2,007 | + 146% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 7,540 Shilling (₨145) | ₨202 | - 28% | |
TOTAL | + 42% |

These prices were last updated on December 12, 2019.
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