Cost of living in Kasese, Uganda vs Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Kasese (Uganda) is 18% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,000 Shilling (RD$ 236) | RD$ 558 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,000 Shilling (RD$ 158) | RD$ 303 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,500 Shilling (RD$ 118) | RD$ 118 | + 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,000 Shilling (RD$ 63) | RD$ 60 | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | 17,000 Shilling (RD$ 268) | RD$ 78 | + 244% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Shilling (RD$ 32) | RD$ 63 | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30,000 Shilling (RD$ 473) | RD$ 194 | + 143% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Shilling (RD$ 79) | RD$ 147 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Shilling (RD$ 16) | RD$ 72 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,000 Shilling (RD$ 158) | RD$ 95 | + 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,000 Shilling (RD$ 551) | RD$ 691 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Shilling (RD$ 16) | RD$ 66 | - 76% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,250 Shilling (RD$ 20) | RD$ 34 | - 42% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Kasese (Uganda) is 40% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,000,000 Shilling (RD$ 15,750) | RD$ 42,269 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Shilling (RD$ 6,300) | RD$ 19,187 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Shilling (RD$ 788) | RD$ 4,775 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 900,000 Shilling (RD$ 14,175) | RD$ 25,239 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 350,000 Shilling (RD$ 5,513) | RD$ 12,120 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | RD$ 2,368 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | RD$ 1,379 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 600,000 Shilling (RD$ 9,450) | RD$ 22,557 | - 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500,000 Shilling (RD$ 7,875) | RD$ 6,315 | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Shilling (RD$ 158) | RD$ 254 | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15,000 Shilling (RD$ 236) | RD$ 185 | + 28% | |
Clothes | - 46% | |||
Clothes in Kasese (Uganda) is 46% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 35,000 Shilling (RD$ 551) | RD$ 2,043 | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 50,000 Shilling (RD$ 788) | RD$ 1,373 | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Shilling (RD$ 945) | RD$ 3,455 | - 73% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Shilling (RD$ 4,725) | RD$ 4,078 | + 16% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Kasese (Uganda) is 26% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | RD$ 795,493 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,000 Shilling (RD$ 63) | RD$ 55 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Shilling (RD$ 473) | RD$ 1,665 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | RD$ 663 | - | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Kasese (Uganda) is 45% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 Shilling (RD$ 63) | RD$ 309 | - 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Shilling (RD$ 95) | RD$ 357 | - 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Shilling (RD$ 315) | RD$ 1,824 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Shilling (RD$ 236) | RD$ 386 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,250 Shilling (RD$ 98) | RD$ 154 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Shilling (RD$ 79) | RD$ 219 | - 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | RD$ 107 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5,500 Shilling (RD$ 87) | RD$ 139 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | RD$ 584 | - | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Kasese (Uganda) is about the same as in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 90,000 Shilling (RD$ 1,418) | RD$ 701 | + 102% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 170,000 Shilling (RD$ 2,678) | RD$ 487 | + 450% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 250,000 Shilling (RD$ 3,938) | RD$ 2,993 | + 32% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,000 Shilling (RD$ 1,103) | RD$ 2,431 | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Shilling (RD$ 551) | RD$ 391 | + 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,000 Shilling (RD$ 158) | RD$ 179 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Shilling (RD$ 79) | RD$ 148 | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,500,000 Shilling (RD$ 23,625) | RD$ 39,384 | - 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RD$ 8 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 45,500 Shilling (RD$ 717) | RD$ 1,775 | - 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20,000 Shilling (RD$ 315) | RD$ 246 | + 28% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kasese (Uganda) is 25% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require RD$ 119,000 in Santo Domingo you would need to make just about RD$ 89,719 (5,696,456 Shilling) in Kasese.
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