Cost of living in Uganda compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,617 Shilling (R$ 29) | R$ 28 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,864 Shilling (R$ 42) | R$ 27 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,117 Shilling (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,221 Shilling (R$ 6) | R$ 3.95 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,722 Shilling (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,320 Shilling (R$ 21) | R$ 5.52 | + 287% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,607 Shilling (R$ 28) | R$ 18 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (R$ 26) | R$ 7 | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,494 Shilling (R$ 7) | R$ 4.58 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,502 Shilling (R$ 7) | R$ 5.01 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33,551 Shilling (R$ 50) | R$ 39 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,680 Shilling (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,233 Shilling (R$ 3.33) | R$ 3.46 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 77% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,919,260 Shilling (R$ 5,846) | R$ 3,038 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (R$ 2,645) | R$ 1,850 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (R$ 314) | R$ 497 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (R$ 3,729) | R$ 2,160 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (R$ 1,403) | R$ 1,326 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (R$ 298) | R$ 368 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200,000 Shilling (R$ 298) | R$ 80 | + 271% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 819,473 Shilling (R$ 1,222) | R$ 1,702 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 683,292 Shilling (R$ 1,019) | R$ 479 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28,098 Shilling (R$ 42) | R$ 23 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Shilling (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 47,657 Shilling (R$ 71) | R$ 202 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 102,550 Shilling (R$ 153) | R$ 187 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 117,436 Shilling (R$ 175) | R$ 329 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (R$ 223) | R$ 247 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (R$ 55,867) | R$ 90,111 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,971 Shilling (R$ 5.92) | R$ 4.68 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (R$ 268) | R$ 222 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 Shilling (R$ 10) | R$ 17 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,921 Shilling (R$ 28) | R$ 41 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 72,167 Shilling (R$ 108) | R$ 214 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 50,000 Shilling (R$ 75) | R$ 15 | + 397% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,255 Shilling (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,505 Shilling (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,328 Shilling (R$ 9) | R$ 5.87 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,815 Shilling (R$ 13) | R$ 4.16 | + 216% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55,648 Shilling (R$ 83) | R$ 45 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Shilling (R$ 75) | R$ 92 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58,345 Shilling (R$ 87) | R$ 53 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (R$ 149) | R$ 208 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 86,515 Shilling (R$ 129) | R$ 174 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27,980 Shilling (R$ 42) | R$ 25 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18,990 Shilling (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 154% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Shilling (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,940,370 Shilling (R$ 5,877) | R$ 3,612 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 180 Shilling (R$ 0.27) | R$ 1.30 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 155,050 Shilling (R$ 231) | R$ 116 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,122 Shilling (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 184% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,238 prices entered by 1,883 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 31% more expensive than in Brazil
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