Cost of living in Uganda compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Uganda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Shilling (R$ 34) | R$ 36 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,000 Shilling (R$ 34) | R$ 34 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,181 Shilling (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,463 Shilling (R$ 4.65) | R$ 5.82 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,000 Shilling (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,408 Shilling (R$ 3.23) | R$ 8 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,000 Shilling (R$ 35) | R$ 26 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,000 Shilling (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,000 Shilling (R$ 4.03) | R$ 5.67 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Shilling (R$ 5.37) | R$ 6 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (R$ 54) | R$ 44 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,000 Shilling (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,545 Shilling (R$ 3.42) | R$ 4.92 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Uganda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,969,500 Shilling (R$ 6,671) | R$ 3,756 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000,000 Shilling (R$ 2,685) | R$ 2,512 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Shilling (R$ 537) | R$ 587 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Shilling (R$ 4,027) | R$ 2,662 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,500,000 Shilling (R$ 2,014) | R$ 1,718 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250,000 Shilling (R$ 336) | R$ 513 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,000 Shilling (R$ 47) | R$ 90 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 650,000 Shilling (R$ 873) | R$ 1,987 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 Shilling (R$ 1,074) | R$ 631 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Shilling (R$ 40) | R$ 29 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 62% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Uganda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (R$ 59) | R$ 249 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (R$ 82) | R$ 248 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 Shilling (R$ 242) | R$ 412 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Shilling (R$ 268) | R$ 301 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Uganda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (R$ 50,284) | R$ 115,032 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,415 Shilling (R$ 9) | R$ 5.58 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (R$ 242) | R$ 228 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Uganda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling (R$ 11) | R$ 22 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (R$ 12) | R$ 43 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Shilling (R$ 67) | R$ 263 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (R$ 54) | R$ 22 | + 143% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Shilling (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,000 Shilling (R$ 47) | R$ 19 | + 152% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,000 Shilling (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (R$ 10) | R$ 5.31 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,112 Shilling (R$ 31) | R$ 55 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Uganda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Shilling (R$ 67) | R$ 112 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Shilling (R$ 67) | R$ 66 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (R$ 134) | R$ 215 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,000 Shilling (R$ 161) | R$ 199 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (R$ 46) | R$ 29 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15,000 Shilling (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (R$ 6) | R$ 11 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (R$ 5,370) | R$ 4,404 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (R$ 0.26) | R$ 1.31 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Shilling (R$ 134) | R$ 125 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,813 Shilling (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,903 prices entered by 1,661 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 5% cheaper than in Brazil
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