Cost of living in Kasese, Uganda vs Lille, France
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Kasese (Uganda) is 56% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,000 Shilling (€3.33) | €15 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,000 Shilling (€2.22) | €8 | - 71% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,500 Shilling (€1.67) | €5.83 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,000 Shilling (€0.89) | €1.12 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | 17,000 Shilling (€3.78) | €3.32 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Shilling (€0.44) | €1.98 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30,000 Shilling (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Shilling (€1.11) | €1.94 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Shilling (€0.22) | €1.79 | - 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,000 Shilling (€2.22) | €2.25 | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,000 Shilling (€8) | €6 | + 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Shilling (€0.22) | €1.70 | - 87% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,250 Shilling (€0.28) | €1.06 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Kasese (Uganda) is 68% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,000,000 Shilling (€222) | €1,120 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Shilling (€89) | €841 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Shilling (€11) | €118 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 900,000 Shilling (€200) | €657 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 350,000 Shilling (€78) | €543 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €75 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | €28 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 600,000 Shilling (€133) | €322 | - 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500,000 Shilling (€111) | €91 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Shilling (€2.22) | €10 | - 78% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15,000 Shilling (€3.33) | €13 | - 73% | |
Clothes | - 75% | |||
Clothes in Kasese (Uganda) is 75% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 35,000 Shilling (€8) | €92 | - 92% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 50,000 Shilling (€11) | €37 | - 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Shilling (€13) | €89 | - 85% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Shilling (€67) | €90 | - 26% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Kasese (Uganda) is 54% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €22,770 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,000 Shilling (€0.89) | €1.41 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Shilling (€7) | €51 | - 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Kasese (Uganda) is 51% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 Shilling (€0.89) | €5.32 | - 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Shilling (€1.33) | €4.13 | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Shilling (€4.45) | €24 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Shilling (€3.33) | €3.81 | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,250 Shilling (€1.39) | €3.42 | - 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Shilling (€1.11) | €3.93 | - 72% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.60 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5,500 Shilling (€1.22) | €2.23 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €23 | - | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Kasese (Uganda) is 33% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 90,000 Shilling (€20) | €37 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 170,000 Shilling (€38) | €21 | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 250,000 Shilling (€56) | €79 | - 29% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,000 Shilling (€16) | €47 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Shilling (€8) | €8 | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,000 Shilling (€2.22) | €3.07 | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Shilling (€1.11) | €5.26 | - 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,500,000 Shilling (€333) | €441 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.22 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 45,500 Shilling (€10) | €35 | - 71% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20,000 Shilling (€4.45) | €7 | - 36% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

These prices were last updated on January 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kasese (Uganda) is 56% cheaper than in Lille (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,700 in Lille you would need to make just about €1,641 (7,384,033 Shilling) in Kasese.
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