Cost of living in Kasese, Uganda vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kasese (Uganda) is 14% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,000 Shilling (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 154 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,000 Shilling (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 91 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,500 Shilling (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 47 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,000 Shilling (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 18 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17,000 Shilling (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 34 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Shilling (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 17 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30,000 Shilling (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 57 | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Shilling (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 36 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Shilling (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 19 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,000 Shilling (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 18 | + 257% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,000 Shilling (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 204 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Shilling (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 25 | - 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,250 Shilling (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 14 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Kasese (Uganda) is 27% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,000,000 Shilling (Mex$ 6,518) | Mex$ 14,928 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Shilling (Mex$ 2,607) | Mex$ 6,302 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Shilling (Mex$ 326) | Mex$ 901 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 900,000 Shilling (Mex$ 5,866) | Mex$ 7,950 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 350,000 Shilling (Mex$ 2,281) | Mex$ 4,109 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 647 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 351 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600,000 Shilling (Mex$ 3,911) | Mex$ 7,423 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500,000 Shilling (Mex$ 3,259) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Shilling (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 89 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15,000 Shilling (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 58 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Kasese (Uganda) is 41% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 35,000 Shilling (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 786 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 50,000 Shilling (Mex$ 326) | Mex$ 560 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Shilling (Mex$ 391) | Mex$ 1,394 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Shilling (Mex$ 1,955) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Kasese (Uganda) is 14% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 235,920 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,000 Shilling (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 20 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Shilling (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 456 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 272 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Kasese (Uganda) is 22% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 Shilling (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 94 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Shilling (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 114 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Shilling (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 471 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Shilling (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 63 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,250 Shilling (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 43 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Shilling (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 33 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 21 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,500 Shilling (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 20 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 78 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Kasese (Uganda) is 48% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 90,000 Shilling (Mex$ 587) | Mex$ 291 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 170,000 Shilling (Mex$ 1,108) | Mex$ 103 | + 976% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 250,000 Shilling (Mex$ 1,629) | Mex$ 496 | + 229% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,000 Shilling (Mex$ 456) | Mex$ 517 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Shilling (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 89 | + 156% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,000 Shilling (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 43 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Shilling (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 30 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,500,000 Shilling (Mex$ 9,776) | Mex$ 11,076 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.75 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 45,500 Shilling (Mex$ 297) | Mex$ 428 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20,000 Shilling (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 47 | + 180% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 270 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 07, 2020.
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Cost of living in Kasese (Uganda) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 45,000 in Mazatlán you would need to make just about Mex$ 43,519 (6,677,058 Shilling) in Kasese.
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