- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Tanzania
- Kampala
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kampala, Uganda compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kampala (Uganda) is 0% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,115 Shilling (3,177 Shilling) | 6,762 Shilling | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23,000 Shilling (14,285 Shilling) | 9,785 Shilling | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,846 Shilling (3,631 Shilling) | 8,903 Shilling | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,924 Shilling (1,816 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,973 Shilling (3,710 Shilling) | 3,555 Shilling | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,448 Shilling (2,763 Shilling) | 2,208 Shilling | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30,575 Shilling (18,990 Shilling) | 9,326 Shilling | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,701 Shilling (4,162 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,634 Shilling (4,120 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,397 Shilling (2,110 Shilling) | 3,034 Shilling | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,500 Shilling (17,080 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,714 Shilling (2,928 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,751 Shilling (1,708 Shilling) | 883 Shilling | + 93% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 2% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,750,000 Shilling (1,086,929 Shilling) | 877,373 Shilling | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 812,500 Shilling (504,646 Shilling) | 1,066,180 Shilling | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 170,000 Shilling (105,587 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 947,917 Shilling (588,754 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 421,500 Shilling (261,795 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 85,000 Shilling (52,794 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 160,000 Shilling (99,376 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,647,660 Shilling (1,023,366 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 734,759 Shilling (456,361 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,170 Shilling (10,043 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,964 Shilling (3,704 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Kampala (Uganda) is 5% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 90,000 Shilling (55,899 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 86,338 Shilling (53,624 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 147,300 Shilling (91,488 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 170,000 Shilling (105,587 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 322% | |
| Transportation | + 154% | |||
| Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is 154% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 49,685,000 Shilling (30,859,475 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,788 Shilling (2,352 Shilling) | 2,083 Shilling | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 250,000 Shilling (155,276 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 418% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43,881 Shilling (27,255 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 4% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,430 Shilling (13,310 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21,992 Shilling (13,659 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38,746 Shilling (24,065 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18,750 Shilling (11,646 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,094 Shilling (6,890 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17,662 Shilling (10,970 Shilling) | 10,019 Shilling | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,447 Shilling (3,383 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,884 Shilling (3,033 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16,784 Shilling (10,424 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 27% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,585 Shilling (41,356 Shilling) | 31,250 Shilling | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 38,000 Shilling (23,602 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 61,848 Shilling (38,414 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 49,685 Shilling (30,859 Shilling) | 48,750 Shilling | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,827 Shilling (10,451 Shilling) | 13,000 Shilling | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,157 Shilling (3,824 Shilling) | 5,303 Shilling | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,500 Shilling (2,174 Shilling) | 3,625 Shilling | - 40% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 355,462 Shilling (220,778 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 562 Shilling (349 Shilling) | 134 Shilling | + 160% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 168,450 Shilling (104,625 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 109% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 6,000 Shilling (3,727 Shilling) | 4,029 Shilling | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 332 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kampala (Uganda) is 31% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 3,501,621 Shilling
(5,637,752 Shilling)
in Kampala
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,680,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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