Cost of living in Kampala (Uganda) is 91% more expensive than in Thiruvananthapuram (India)
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| Food | + 68% | |||
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| Food in Kampala (Uganda) is 68% more expensive than in Thiruvananthapuram (India) | ||||
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| Kampala | Thiruvananthapuram | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,316 Shilling (₨361) | ₨192 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,634 Shilling (₨567) | ₨193 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,819 Shilling (₨240) | ₨137 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,938 Shilling (₨65) | ₨47 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,442 Shilling (₨143) | ₨77 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,421 Shilling (₨98) | ₨33 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,274 Shilling (₨227) | ₨173 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,663 Shilling (₨236) | ₨165 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,009 Shilling (₨89) | ₨35 | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,136 Shilling (₨92) | ₨115 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,743 Shilling (₨725) | ₨538 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,727 Shilling (₨105) | ₨96 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,758 Shilling (₨61) | ₨40 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 158% more expensive than in Thiruvananthapuram (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kampala | Thiruvananthapuram | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,258,970 Shilling (₨94,284) | ₨19,701 | + 379% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,422,110 Shilling (₨31,482) | ₨15,505 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 294,240 Shilling (₨6,514) | ₨5,534 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,911,300 Shilling (₨42,312) | ₨15,614 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 770,459 Shilling (₨17,056) | ₨9,005 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 261,764 Shilling (₨5,795) | ₨4,523 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 143,937 Shilling (₨3,186) | ₨708 | + 350% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,494,900 Shilling (₨33,094) | ₨30,365 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 643,554 Shilling (₨14,247) | ₨10,440 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24,682 Shilling (₨546) | ₨286 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 76,116 Shilling (₨1,685) | ₨1,430 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Kampala (Uganda) is 7% cheaper than in Thiruvananthapuram (India) | ||||
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| Kampala | Thiruvananthapuram | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 65,735 Shilling (₨1,455) | ₨2,365 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 91,369 Shilling (₨2,023) | ₨2,167 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 135,061 Shilling (₨2,990) | ₨2,808 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 173,471 Shilling (₨3,840) | ₨2,380 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is 53% more expensive than in Thiruvananthapuram (India) | ||||
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| Kampala | Thiruvananthapuram | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 34,086,900 Shilling (₨754,608) | ₨894,899 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,743 Shilling (₨105) | ₨90 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110,065 Shilling (₨2,437) | ₨868 | + 181% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32,561 Shilling (₨721) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 99% more expensive than in Thiruvananthapuram (India) | ||||
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| Kampala | Thiruvananthapuram | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14,028 Shilling (₨311) | ₨104 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,697 Shilling (₨414) | ₨168 | + 147% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 52,689 Shilling (₨1,166) | ₨519 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17,408 Shilling (₨385) | ₨487 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,830 Shilling (₨350) | ₨164 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19,958 Shilling (₨442) | ₨112 | + 295% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,943 Shilling (₨154) | ₨129 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,595 Shilling (₨124) | ₨76 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26,179 Shilling (₨580) | ₨255 | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | + 135% | |||
| Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 135% more expensive than in Thiruvananthapuram (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kampala | Thiruvananthapuram | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67,687 Shilling (₨1,498) | ₨791 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41,143 Shilling (₨911) | ₨307 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 96,904 Shilling (₨2,145) | ₨1,638 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 98,316 Shilling (₨2,176) | ₨2,046 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,926 Shilling (₨397) | ₨418 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,568 Shilling (₨212) | ₨153 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,359 Shilling (₨97) | ₨149 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,117,940 Shilling (₨69,024) | ₨31,993 | + 116% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 496 Shilling (₨11) | ₨1.00 | + 998% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 339,487 Shilling (₨7,515) | ₨1,374 | + 447% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,786 Shilling (₨349) | ₨200 | + 74% | |
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TOTAL | + 91% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 56 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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