- Cost of Living
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- Zaporizhzhya
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Cost of living in Mbale, Uganda vs Zaporizhzhya, Ukraine
Currency:
Food | + 88% | |||
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Food in Mbale (Uganda) is 88% more expensive than in Zaporizhzhya (Ukraine) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Shilling (74₴) | 62₴ | + 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10,000 Shilling (74₴) | 67₴ | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,000 Shilling (66₴) | 32₴ | + 105% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 800 Shilling (5.89₴) | 14₴ | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,823 Shilling (21₴) | 25₴ | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Shilling (15₴) | 30₴ | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Shilling (29₴) | 42₴ | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18,672 Shilling (137₴) | 17₴ | + 703% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,000 Shilling (22₴) | 8₴ | + 178% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,938 Shilling (36₴) | 9₴ | + 310% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 41,667 Shilling (307₴) | 64₴ | + 379% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,172 Shilling (31₴) | 12₴ | + 154% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,968 Shilling (22₴) | 8₴ | + 170% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Mbale (Uganda) is 4% more expensive than in Zaporizhzhya (Ukraine) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000,000 Shilling (7,362₴) | 8,500₴ | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 23,927₴ | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 1,132₴ | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 6,036₴ | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 3,756₴ | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 50,000 Shilling (368₴) | 875₴ | - 58% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Shilling (368₴) | 185₴ | + 99% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,500,000 Shilling (11,043₴) | 6,325₴ | + 75% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 450,000 Shilling (3,313₴) | 400₴ | + 728% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,000 Shilling (52₴) | 191₴ | - 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 50₴ | - | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Mbale (Uganda) is 12% cheaper than in Zaporizhzhya (Ukraine) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 35,000 Shilling (258₴) | 661₴ | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80,000 Shilling (589₴) | 610₴ | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Shilling (883₴) | 1,050₴ | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150,000 Shilling (1,104₴) | 1,000₴ | + 10% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Mbale (Uganda) is 9% more expensive than in Zaporizhzhya (Ukraine) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 273,375₴ | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,200 Shilling (31₴) | 18₴ | + 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 338₴ | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 56% | |||
Personal Care in Mbale (Uganda) is 56% more expensive than in Zaporizhzhya (Ukraine) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18,000 Shilling (133₴) | 36₴ | + 264% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 40₴ | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30,000 Shilling (221₴) | 23₴ | + 847% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,250 Shilling (83₴) | 25₴ | + 234% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,000 Shilling (59₴) | 29₴ | + 107% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Shilling (29₴) | 15₴ | + 96% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Shilling (15₴) | 18₴ | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 135₴ | - | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Mbale (Uganda) is 25% more expensive than in Zaporizhzhya (Ukraine) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Shilling (368₴) | 234₴ | + 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 118₴ | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 212₴ | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 375₴ | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,000 Shilling (88₴) | 34₴ | + 162% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,000 Shilling (88₴) | 27₴ | + 228% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Shilling (37₴) | 14₴ | + 171% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,500,000 Shilling (18,405₴) | 15,600₴ | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 34₴ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 120,000 Shilling (883₴) | 317₴ | + 179% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 28₴ | - | |
TOTAL | + 20% |

These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mbale (Uganda) is 20% more expensive than in Zaporizhzhya (Ukraine)
For example, you would need at least 28,841₴
(3,917,524 Shilling)
in Mbale
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
24,000₴
in Zaporizhzhya.
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