Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 191% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda)
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Food | + 185% | |||
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Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 185% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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San Jose, California | Kampala | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (87,395 Shilling) | 22,172 Shilling | + 294% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (47,498 Shilling) | 26,832 Shilling | + 77% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (28,781 Shilling) | 12,619 Shilling | + 128% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.43 (5,566 Shilling) | 3,337 Shilling | + 67% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.32 (16,852 Shilling) | 5,700 Shilling | + 196% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.94 (23,188 Shilling) | 4,416 Shilling | + 425% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (29,169 Shilling) | 15,607 Shilling | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.69 (22,200 Shilling) | 10,904 Shilling | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.67 (14,302 Shilling) | 4,513 Shilling | + 217% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.58 (10,081 Shilling) | 3,930 Shilling | + 157% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (65,718 Shilling) | 38,257 Shilling | + 72% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.40 (9,375 Shilling) | 4,726 Shilling | + 98% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.02 (15,671 Shilling) | 2,690 Shilling | + 483% | |
Housing | + 227% | |||
Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 227% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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San Jose, California | Kampala | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,736 (18,477,086 Shilling) | 4,312,660 Shilling | + 328% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,480 (13,577,313 Shilling) | 1,667,670 Shilling | + 714% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $115 (447,500 Shilling) | 406,213 Shilling | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,816 (10,986,746 Shilling) | 3,120,020 Shilling | + 252% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,573 (10,038,969 Shilling) | 1,559,590 Shilling | + 544% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (287,311 Shilling) | 248,612 Shilling | + 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $76 (297,575 Shilling) | 123,490 Shilling | + 141% | |
40” flat screen tv | $324 (1,263,160 Shilling) | 921,701 Shilling | + 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $178 (695,622 Shilling) | 616,927 Shilling | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (42,449 Shilling) | 27,673 Shilling | + 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (81,118 Shilling) | 88,943 Shilling | - 9% | |
Clothes | + 139% | |||
Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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San Jose, California | Kampala | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (234,549 Shilling) | 62,421 Shilling | + 276% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (195,064 Shilling) | 102,803 Shilling | + 90% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (410,454 Shilling) | 185,309 Shilling | + 121% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $146 (568,752 Shilling) | 123,084 Shilling | + 362% | |
Transportation | + 187% | |||
Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 187% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,175 (113,818,283 Shilling) | 53,098,600 Shilling | + 114% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (5,199 Shilling) | 4,998 Shilling | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $115 (450,516 Shilling) | 117,502 Shilling | + 283% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (72,127 Shilling) | 24,002 Shilling | + 201% | |
Personal Care | + 162% | |||
Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is 162% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (29,709 Shilling) | 13,411 Shilling | + 122% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $37 (146,055 Shilling) | 23,622 Shilling | + 518% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (395,629 Shilling) | 61,195 Shilling | + 547% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (35,585 Shilling) | 19,844 Shilling | + 79% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (23,636 Shilling) | 17,091 Shilling | + 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (24,604 Shilling) | 23,037 Shilling | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.93 (19,217 Shilling) | 7,258 Shilling | + 165% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (8,820 Shilling) | 5,080 Shilling | + 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (93,989 Shilling) | 29,940 Shilling | + 214% | |
Entertainment | + 148% | |||
Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 148% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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San Jose, California | Kampala | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (254,889 Shilling) | 65,966 Shilling | + 286% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (118,074 Shilling) | 44,032 Shilling | + 168% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $275 (1,072,216 Shilling) | 97,348 Shilling | + 1001% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (427,865 Shilling) | 131,839 Shilling | + 225% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (56,053 Shilling) | 22,534 Shilling | + 149% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.94 (23,173 Shilling) | 13,864 Shilling | + 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (29,788 Shilling) | 4,556 Shilling | + 554% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $496 (1,935,889 Shilling) | 2,748,080 Shilling | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (725 Shilling) | 208 Shilling | + 249% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $118 (459,458 Shilling) | 214,801 Shilling | + 114% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (42,943 Shilling) | 15,335 Shilling | + 180% | |
TOTAL | + 191% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 313 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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