Cost of living in Uganda compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Uganda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,151 Shilling (R$ 19) | R$ 38 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18,377 Shilling (R$ 29) | R$ 37 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,310 Shilling (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,443 Shilling (R$ 3.81) | R$ 5.62 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,531 Shilling (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,701 Shilling (R$ 5.77) | R$ 8 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17,009 Shilling (R$ 27) | R$ 27 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,051 Shilling (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,550 Shilling (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,164 Shilling (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 74,038 Shilling (R$ 116) | R$ 48 | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,724 Shilling (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,662 Shilling (R$ 5.71) | R$ 4.45 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Uganda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,081,400 Shilling (R$ 4,809) | R$ 4,068 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,671,640 Shilling (R$ 2,609) | R$ 2,679 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 348,171 Shilling (R$ 543) | R$ 704 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,545,210 Shilling (R$ 3,972) | R$ 2,981 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 991,460 Shilling (R$ 1,547) | R$ 1,946 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 116,268 Shilling (R$ 181) | R$ 553 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 118,338 Shilling (R$ 185) | R$ 90 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 774,763 Shilling (R$ 1,209) | R$ 1,854 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 316,155 Shilling (R$ 493) | R$ 643 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14,047 Shilling (R$ 22) | R$ 34 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 Shilling (R$ 31) | R$ 22 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 62% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Uganda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 49,689 Shilling (R$ 78) | R$ 285 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 54,153 Shilling (R$ 85) | R$ 270 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 205,697 Shilling (R$ 321) | R$ 412 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 115,174 Shilling (R$ 180) | R$ 323 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Uganda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,615,100 Shilling (R$ 47,776) | R$ 114,955 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,003 Shilling (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 154,783 Shilling (R$ 242) | R$ 246 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Uganda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Shilling (R$ 23) | R$ 22 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25,000 Shilling (R$ 39) | R$ 51 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Shilling (R$ 78) | R$ 303 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8,000 Shilling (R$ 12) | R$ 24 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,000 Shilling (R$ 16) | R$ 14 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Shilling (R$ 16) | R$ 22 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,082 Shilling (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,063 Shilling (R$ 8) | R$ 5.89 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26,417 Shilling (R$ 41) | R$ 60 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Uganda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 59,715 Shilling (R$ 93) | R$ 114 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34,153 Shilling (R$ 53) | R$ 61 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (R$ 156) | R$ 246 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 205,676 Shilling (R$ 321) | R$ 234 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,045 Shilling (R$ 28) | R$ 32 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17,077 Shilling (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,882 Shilling (R$ 6) | R$ 12 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,732 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 300 Shilling (R$ 0.47) | R$ 1.58 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 217,060 Shilling (R$ 339) | R$ 140 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 14,147 Shilling (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,598 prices entered by 1,286 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 7% cheaper than in Brazil
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