- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- China
- Mbale
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mbale, Uganda compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mbale (Uganda) is 19% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Shilling (元18) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10,000 Shilling (元18) | 元10 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,000 Shilling (元16) | 元10 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 800 Shilling (元1.43) | 元12 | - 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,823 Shilling (元5.05) | 元8 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Shilling (元3.58) | 元8 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Shilling (元7) | 元20 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18,672 Shilling (元33) | 元12 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,000 Shilling (元5.36) | 元8 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,938 Shilling (元9) | 元6.00 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 41,667 Shilling (元74) | 元30 | + 148% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,172 Shilling (元7) | 元5.00 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,968 Shilling (元5.31) | 元20 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Mbale (Uganda) is 9% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000,000 Shilling (元1,788) | 元3,000 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 元1,500 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 元400 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元2,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 元1,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 50,000 Shilling (元89) | 元300 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Shilling (元89) | 元100 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500,000 Shilling (元2,682) | 元4,000 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 450,000 Shilling (元804) | 元600 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,000 Shilling (元13) | 元30 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元50 | - | |
| Clothes | - 70% | |||
| Clothes in Mbale (Uganda) is 70% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 35,000 Shilling (元63) | 元300 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80,000 Shilling (元143) | 元500 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Shilling (元215) | 元500 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150,000 Shilling (元268) | 元500 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Mbale (Uganda) is 4% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元300,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,200 Shilling (元8) | 元6.00 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 元150 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Mbale (Uganda) is 6% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18,000 Shilling (元32) | 元10 | + 222% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30,000 Shilling (元54) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,250 Shilling (元20) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,000 Shilling (元14) | 元30 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Shilling (元7) | 元12 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Shilling (元3.58) | 元5.00 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Mbale (Uganda) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Shilling (元89) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,000 Shilling (元21) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,000 Shilling (元21) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Shilling (元9) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,500,000 Shilling (元4,469) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120,000 Shilling (元215) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| 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 58 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00179
CNY
/
UGX
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Cost of living in Mbale (Uganda) is 14% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元8,700
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元7,494
(4,191,579 Shilling)
in Mbale.
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