- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Tanzania
- Kampala
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kampala, Uganda compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kampala (Uganda) is 9% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,115 Shilling (3,126 Shilling) | 7,775 Shilling | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23,000 Shilling (14,056 Shilling) | 10,202 Shilling | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,846 Shilling (3,573 Shilling) | 10,632 Shilling | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,122 Shilling (1,908 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,973 Shilling (3,650 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,448 Shilling (2,718 Shilling) | 2,250 Shilling | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30,575 Shilling (18,685 Shilling) | 11,890 Shilling | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,701 Shilling (4,095 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,634 Shilling (4,054 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,397 Shilling (2,076 Shilling) | 3,267 Shilling | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,500 Shilling (16,806 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,627 Shilling (2,828 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,751 Shilling (1,681 Shilling) | 930 Shilling | + 81% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 6% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,750,000 Shilling (1,069,471 Shilling) | 1,043,330 Shilling | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 812,500 Shilling (496,540 Shilling) | 1,002,910 Shilling | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 170,000 Shilling (103,891 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 947,917 Shilling (579,297 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 421,500 Shilling (257,590 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 85,000 Shilling (51,946 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 160,000 Shilling (97,780 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,628,920 Shilling (995,475 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 475,473 Shilling (290,574 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,414 Shilling (9,420 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,167 Shilling (8,658 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Kampala (Uganda) is 4% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 90,000 Shilling (55,001 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 86,338 Shilling (52,763 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 147,300 Shilling (90,019 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 170,000 Shilling (103,891 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 316% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is 65% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 49,685,000 Shilling (30,363,797 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,788 Shilling (2,315 Shilling) | 2,110 Shilling | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 250,000 Shilling (152,782 Shilling) | 76,324 Shilling | + 100% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 46,034 Shilling (28,133 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 7% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19,938 Shilling (12,184 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24,456 Shilling (14,946 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 52,091 Shilling (31,834 Shilling) | 51,177 Shilling | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20,154 Shilling (12,317 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13,295 Shilling (8,125 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19,841 Shilling (12,125 Shilling) | 8,986 Shilling | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,499 Shilling (3,972 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,101 Shilling (3,117 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,784 Shilling (10,868 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 18% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,448 Shilling (39,997 Shilling) | 35,000 Shilling | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 38,000 Shilling (23,223 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 95,886 Shilling (58,599 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 193% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 49,685 Shilling (30,364 Shilling) | 51,667 Shilling | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,540 Shilling (9,497 Shilling) | 11,750 Shilling | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,157 Shilling (3,763 Shilling) | 5,708 Shilling | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,500 Shilling (2,139 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,470,630 Shilling (2,120,992 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 562 Shilling (343 Shilling) | 134 Shilling | + 155% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 168,450 Shilling (102,944 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 106% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 6,000 Shilling (3,667 Shilling) | 5,029 Shilling | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 403 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kampala (Uganda) is 14% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 3,582,735 Shilling
(5,862,514 Shilling)
in Kampala
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,140,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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