Cost of living in Kampala (Uganda) is about the same as in Vladivostok (Russia)
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Kampala (Uganda) is 10% cheaper than in Vladivostok (Russia) | ||||
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Kampala | Vladivostok | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,316 Shilling (руб 306) | руб 453 | - 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,634 Shilling (руб 481) | руб 389 | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,819 Shilling (руб 203) | руб 170 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,938 Shilling (руб 55) | руб 105 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | 6,442 Shilling (руб 121) | руб 130 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,421 Shilling (руб 83) | руб 194 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,274 Shilling (руб 193) | руб 368 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,663 Shilling (руб 200) | руб 162 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,009 Shilling (руб 75) | руб 61 | + 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,136 Shilling (руб 78) | руб 91 | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,743 Shilling (руб 614) | руб 714 | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4,727 Shilling (руб 89) | руб 108 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,758 Shilling (руб 52) | руб 36 | + 45% | |
Housing | + 8% | |||
Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 8% more expensive than in Vladivostok (Russia) | ||||
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Kampala | Vladivostok | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,258,970 Shilling (руб 79,859) | руб 96,650 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,422,110 Shilling (руб 26,666) | руб 53,711 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 294,240 Shilling (руб 5,517) | руб 6,887 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,911,300 Shilling (руб 35,838) | руб 41,909 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 770,459 Shilling (руб 14,447) | руб 26,724 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 261,764 Shilling (руб 4,908) | руб 4,101 | + 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 143,937 Shilling (руб 2,699) | руб 611 | + 342% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,494,900 Shilling (руб 28,031) | руб 19,226 | + 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 643,554 Shilling (руб 12,067) | руб 7,289 | + 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24,682 Shilling (руб 463) | руб 699 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 76,116 Shilling (руб 1,427) | руб 1,002 | + 42% | |
Clothes | - 47% | |||
Clothes in Kampala (Uganda) is 47% cheaper than in Vladivostok (Russia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 65,735 Shilling (руб 1,233) | руб 4,319 | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 91,369 Shilling (руб 1,713) | руб 2,728 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 135,061 Shilling (руб 2,533) | руб 4,714 | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 173,471 Shilling (руб 3,253) | руб 6,712 | - 52% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is about the same as in Vladivostok (Russia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 34,086,900 Shilling (руб 639,158) | руб 1,948,110 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,743 Shilling (руб 89) | руб 50 | + 78% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 110,065 Shilling (руб 2,064) | руб 1,134 | + 82% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32,561 Shilling (руб 611) | руб 731 | - 17% | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 5% cheaper than in Vladivostok (Russia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14,028 Shilling (руб 263) | руб 407 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,697 Shilling (руб 351) | руб 1,071 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 52,689 Shilling (руб 988) | руб 1,484 | - 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17,408 Shilling (руб 326) | руб 239 | + 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,830 Shilling (руб 297) | руб 155 | + 91% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19,958 Shilling (руб 374) | руб 197 | + 90% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,943 Shilling (руб 130) | руб 104 | + 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5,595 Shilling (руб 105) | руб 112 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26,179 Shilling (руб 491) | руб 573 | - 14% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 20% more expensive than in Vladivostok (Russia) | ||||
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Kampala | Vladivostok | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67,687 Shilling (руб 1,269) | руб 1,413 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 41,143 Shilling (руб 771) | руб 596 | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 96,904 Shilling (руб 1,817) | руб 2,879 | - 37% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 98,316 Shilling (руб 1,844) | руб 3,209 | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,926 Shilling (руб 336) | руб 384 | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,568 Shilling (руб 179) | руб 152 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,359 Shilling (руб 82) | руб 298 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,117,940 Shilling (руб 58,464) | руб 37,329 | + 57% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 496 Shilling (руб 9) | руб 3.79 | + 145% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 339,487 Shilling (руб 6,366) | руб 4,197 | + 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,786 Shilling (руб 296) | руб 170 | + 74% | |
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TOTAL | + 0% |

These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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