- Cost of Living
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- Kasese
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Cost of living in Kasese, Uganda compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Kasese (Uganda) is 51% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,000 Shilling (€3.29) | €15 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10,000 Shilling (€2.19) | €7 | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,500 Shilling (€1.65) | €3.83 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,000 Shilling (€0.88) | €1.22 | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | 17,000 Shilling (€3.73) | €1.95 | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Shilling (€0.44) | €2.09 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30,000 Shilling (€7) | €4.33 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Shilling (€1.10) | €2.29 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Shilling (€0.22) | €1.75 | - 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,000 Shilling (€2.19) | €0.70 | + 213% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,000 Shilling (€8) | €4.50 | + 71% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,000 Shilling (€0.22) | €2.50 | - 91% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,250 Shilling (€0.27) | €0.87 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in Kasese (Uganda) is 80% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000,000 Shilling (€219) | €1,291 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400,000 Shilling (€88) | €1,113 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Shilling (€11) | €225 | - 95% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 900,000 Shilling (€197) | €1,700 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 350,000 Shilling (€77) | €1,070 | - 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €70 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €31 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 600,000 Shilling (€132) | €450 | - 71% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500,000 Shilling (€110) | €85 | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Shilling (€2.19) | €10 | - 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15,000 Shilling (€3.29) | €15 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 75% | |||
Clothes in Kasese (Uganda) is 75% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 35,000 Shilling (€8) | €85 | - 91% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 50,000 Shilling (€11) | €37 | - 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Shilling (€13) | €119 | - 89% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Shilling (€66) | €104 | - 37% | |
Transportation | - 77% | |||
Transportation in Kasese (Uganda) is 77% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €24,992 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,000 Shilling (€0.88) | €1.68 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Shilling (€7) | €151 | - 96% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Kasese (Uganda) is 38% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 Shilling (€0.88) | €5.00 | - 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Shilling (€1.32) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Shilling (€4.39) | €24 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15,000 Shilling (€3.29) | €3.23 | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,250 Shilling (€1.37) | €2.23 | - 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Shilling (€1.10) | €1.90 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €0.90 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5,500 Shilling (€1.21) | €1.75 | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €25 | - | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Kasese (Uganda) is 42% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 90,000 Shilling (€20) | €41 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 170,000 Shilling (€37) | €21 | + 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 250,000 Shilling (€55) | €49 | + 12% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,000 Shilling (€15) | €90 | - 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Shilling (€8) | €8 | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,000 Shilling (€2.19) | €3.00 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Shilling (€1.10) | €3.71 | - 70% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,500,000 Shilling (€329) | €579 | - 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.30 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 45,500 Shilling (€10) | €20 | - 51% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20,000 Shilling (€4.39) | €7 | - 33% | |
TOTAL | - 68% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kasese (Uganda) is 68% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€4,000
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,274
(5,807,542 Shilling)
in Kasese.
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