Cost of living in Kasese (Uganda) is 25% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
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| Food in Kasese (Uganda) is 18% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kasese (Uganda) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 15,000 Shilling (RD$ 237) | RD$ 558 | 57% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 10,000 Shilling (RD$ 158) | RD$ 302 | 48% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 7,500 Shilling (RD$ 119) | RD$ 118 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 4,000 Shilling (RD$ 63) | RD$ 60 | 6% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 17,000 Shilling (RD$ 269) | RD$ 78 | 245% |
| 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$ 475) | RD$ 194 | 144% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 5,000 Shilling (RD$ 79) | RD$ 147 | 46% |
| 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$ 103 | 54% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 35,000 Shilling (RD$ 554) | 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 in Kasese (Uganda) is 41% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Kasese (Uganda) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,000,000 Shilling (RD$ 15,818) | RD$ 43,580 | 64% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 400,000 Shilling (RD$ 6,327) | RD$ 19,187 | 67% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 50,000 Shilling (RD$ 791) | RD$ 4,775 | 83% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 900,000 Shilling (RD$ 14,236) | RD$ 25,239 | 44% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 350,000 Shilling (RD$ 5,536) | RD$ 12,120 | 54% |
| 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$ 9,491) | RD$ 22,557 | 58% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 500,000 Shilling (RD$ 7,909) | 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$ 237) | RD$ 185 | 28% |
| Clothes in Kasese (Uganda) is 45% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Kasese (Uganda) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 35,000 Shilling (RD$ 554) | RD$ 2,043 | 73% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 50,000 Shilling (RD$ 791) | RD$ 1,373 | 42% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 60,000 Shilling (RD$ 949) | RD$ 3,455 | 73% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 300,000 Shilling (RD$ 4,745) | RD$ 4,078 | 16% |
| Transportation in Kasese (Uganda) is 26% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Kasese (Uganda) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| 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$ 475) | RD$ 1,665 | 72% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | RD$ 663 | - |
| Personal Care in Kasese (Uganda) is 45% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Kasese (Uganda) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| 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 | 73% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 20,000 Shilling (RD$ 316) | RD$ 1,824 | 83% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 15,000 Shilling (RD$ 237) | RD$ 386 | 39% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 6,250 Shilling (RD$ 99) | 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 | 37% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| - | RD$ 584 | - |
| Entertainment in Kasese (Uganda) is about the same as in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Kasese (Uganda) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 90,000 Shilling (RD$ 1,424) | RD$ 701 | 103% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 170,000 Shilling (RD$ 2,689) | RD$ 487 | 452% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 250,000 Shilling (RD$ 3,954) | 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$ 1,107) | RD$ 2,431 | 54% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 35,000 Shilling (RD$ 554) | RD$ 391 | 42% |
| 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$ 23,727) | 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$ 720) | RD$ 1,775 | 59% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 20,000 Shilling (RD$ 316) | RD$ 246 | 28% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require RD$ 135,000 in Santo Domingo you would need to make just about RD$ 101,703 (6,429,645 Shilling) in Kasese.