Cost of living in Kampala (Uganda) is 7% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Kampala (Uganda) is 9% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kampala | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,316 Shilling (10,260 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,634 Shilling (16,120 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,819 Shilling (6,803 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,938 Shilling (1,848 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,442 Shilling (4,051 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,421 Shilling (2,780 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,274 Shilling (6,461 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,663 Shilling (6,706 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,009 Shilling (2,521 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,136 Shilling (2,601 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,743 Shilling (20,591 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,727 Shilling (2,973 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,758 Shilling (1,734 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 16% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kampala | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,258,970 Shilling (2,678,266 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,422,110 Shilling (894,298 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 294,240 Shilling (185,034 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,911,300 Shilling (1,201,927 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 770,459 Shilling (484,505 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 261,764 Shilling (164,611 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 143,937 Shilling (90,515 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,494,900 Shilling (940,072 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 643,554 Shilling (404,701 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24,682 Shilling (15,521 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 76,116 Shilling (47,866 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kampala (Uganda) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Kampala | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 65,735 Shilling (41,338 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 91,369 Shilling (57,458 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 135,061 Shilling (84,934 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 173,471 Shilling (109,088 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Kampala | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 34,086,900 Shilling (21,435,651 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,743 Shilling (2,983 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110,065 Shilling (69,215 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34,467 Shilling (21,675 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 5% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Kampala | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14,028 Shilling (8,822 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,697 Shilling (11,757 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 52,689 Shilling (33,133 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17,408 Shilling (10,947 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,830 Shilling (9,955 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19,958 Shilling (12,551 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,943 Shilling (4,366 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,595 Shilling (3,518 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,601 Shilling (14,841 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 187% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kampala | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67,687 Shilling (42,565 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41,143 Shilling (25,873 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 96,904 Shilling (60,939 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 98,316 Shilling (61,826 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,926 Shilling (11,273 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,568 Shilling (6,017 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,359 Shilling (2,741 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,117,940 Shilling (1,960,726 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 496 Shilling (312 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 339,487 Shilling (213,487 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,786 Shilling (9,927 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 89% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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