- 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% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,115 Shilling (3,191 Shilling) | 6,762 Shilling | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23,000 Shilling (14,347 Shilling) | 9,785 Shilling | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,846 Shilling (3,646 Shilling) | 8,903 Shilling | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,180 Shilling (1,984 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,973 Shilling (3,726 Shilling) | 3,555 Shilling | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,448 Shilling (2,775 Shilling) | 2,208 Shilling | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30,575 Shilling (19,072 Shilling) | 9,326 Shilling | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,701 Shilling (4,180 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,634 Shilling (4,138 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,397 Shilling (2,119 Shilling) | 3,034 Shilling | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,500 Shilling (17,154 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,622 Shilling (2,883 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,751 Shilling (1,716 Shilling) | 883 Shilling | + 94% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 1% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,750,000 Shilling (1,091,608 Shilling) | 877,373 Shilling | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 812,500 Shilling (506,818 Shilling) | 1,066,180 Shilling | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 170,000 Shilling (106,042 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 947,917 Shilling (591,288 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 421,500 Shilling (262,922 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 85,000 Shilling (53,021 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 160,000 Shilling (99,804 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,929,050 Shilling (1,203,296 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 792,718 Shilling (494,479 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,170 Shilling (10,087 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,682 Shilling (3,544 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 (56,140 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 86,338 Shilling (53,855 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 147,300 Shilling (91,882 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 170,000 Shilling (106,042 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 324% | |
| Transportation | + 156% | |||
| Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is 156% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 49,685,000 Shilling (30,992,322 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,788 Shilling (2,363 Shilling) | 2,083 Shilling | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 250,000 Shilling (155,944 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 420% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43,697 Shilling (27,257 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 2% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17,917 Shilling (11,176 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21,992 Shilling (13,718 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40,074 Shilling (24,997 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 150% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18,750 Shilling (11,696 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,094 Shilling (6,920 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17,662 Shilling (11,017 Shilling) | 10,019 Shilling | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,988 Shilling (3,735 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,522 Shilling (2,821 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,831 Shilling (11,747 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 27% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,784 Shilling (41,034 Shilling) | 31,250 Shilling | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 38,000 Shilling (23,703 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 61,848 Shilling (38,579 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 49,685 Shilling (30,992 Shilling) | 48,750 Shilling | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21,287 Shilling (13,278 Shilling) | 13,000 Shilling | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,157 Shilling (3,841 Shilling) | 5,303 Shilling | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,500 Shilling (2,183 Shilling) | 3,625 Shilling | - 40% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 355,462 Shilling (221,729 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 562 Shilling (350 Shilling) | 134 Shilling | + 161% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 168,450 Shilling (105,075 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 110% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 6,000 Shilling (3,743 Shilling) | 4,029 Shilling | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 303 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kampala (Uganda) is 32% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 3,209,146 Shilling
(5,144,707 Shilling)
in Kampala
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,430,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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