- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uganda compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,172 Shilling (R$ 23) | R$ 29 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19,944 Shilling (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19,223 Shilling (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,482 Shilling (R$ 3.65) | R$ 3.26 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,258 Shilling (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,580 Shilling (R$ 4.80) | R$ 4.78 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,181 Shilling (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,557 Shilling (R$ 11) | R$ 5.65 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,692 Shilling (R$ 3.87) | R$ 3.27 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,834 Shilling (R$ 4.02) | R$ 4.56 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,442 Shilling (R$ 50) | R$ 40 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,646 Shilling (R$ 4.87) | R$ 6 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,762 Shilling (R$ 3.95) | R$ 3.26 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,545,270 Shilling (R$ 4,766) | R$ 3,157 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,620,520 Shilling (R$ 1,699) | R$ 1,943 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 389,941 Shilling (R$ 409) | R$ 577 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,945,530 Shilling (R$ 3,088) | R$ 2,162 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,668,590 Shilling (R$ 1,750) | R$ 1,353 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (R$ 228) | R$ 408 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 113,742 Shilling (R$ 119) | R$ 83 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,424,580 Shilling (R$ 1,494) | R$ 1,727 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 647,022 Shilling (R$ 678) | R$ 424 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,373 Shilling (R$ 33) | R$ 21 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155,000 Shilling (R$ 163) | R$ 17 | + 868% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 70,244 Shilling (R$ 74) | R$ 207 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 120,849 Shilling (R$ 127) | R$ 181 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 174,907 Shilling (R$ 183) | R$ 332 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 233,469 Shilling (R$ 245) | R$ 256 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,503,100 Shilling (R$ 104,332) | R$ 87,110 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,787 Shilling (R$ 3.97) | R$ 4.33 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113,443 Shilling (R$ 119) | R$ 203 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 3% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,706 Shilling (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35,003 Shilling (R$ 37) | R$ 46 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling (R$ 97) | R$ 235 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18,643 Shilling (R$ 20) | R$ 18 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,604 Shilling (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,892 Shilling (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,300 Shilling (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,070 Shilling (R$ 4.27) | R$ 4.08 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,706 Shilling (R$ 24) | R$ 39 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,353 Shilling (R$ 61) | R$ 97 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,859 Shilling (R$ 43) | R$ 51 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (R$ 73) | R$ 179 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132,152 Shilling (R$ 139) | R$ 178 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (R$ 20) | R$ 23 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,305 Shilling (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,167 Shilling (R$ 5.42) | R$ 11 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,414,540 Shilling (R$ 2,532) | R$ 2,720 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Shilling (R$ 0.63) | R$ 1.15 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230,544 Shilling (R$ 242) | R$ 116 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,795 Shilling (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 167% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 24,854 prices entered by 2,499 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 7% more expensive than in Brazil
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