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Cost of living in Uganda compared to Brazil
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,672 Shilling (R$ 16) | R$ 28 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 22,282 Shilling (R$ 23) | R$ 26 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,794 Shilling (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,117 Shilling (R$ 3.19) | R$ 3.34 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,308 Shilling (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,548 Shilling (R$ 3.63) | R$ 4.91 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,308 Shilling (R$ 10) | R$ 15 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,040 Shilling (R$ 10) | R$ 5.72 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,630 Shilling (R$ 3.71) | R$ 3.27 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,065 Shilling (R$ 4.15) | R$ 4.60 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 36,507 Shilling (R$ 37) | R$ 39 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,620 Shilling (R$ 4.72) | R$ 6 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,042 Shilling (R$ 3.11) | R$ 3.19 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,942,260 Shilling (R$ 3,007) | R$ 3,061 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,346,300 Shilling (R$ 1,376) | R$ 1,897 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380,323 Shilling (R$ 389) | R$ 694 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,315,830 Shilling (R$ 1,345) | R$ 2,128 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 591,912 Shilling (R$ 605) | R$ 1,291 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (R$ 222) | R$ 406 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 116,531 Shilling (R$ 119) | R$ 80 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,140,900 Shilling (R$ 1,166) | R$ 1,734 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 724,919 Shilling (R$ 741) | R$ 424 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,634 Shilling (R$ 22) | R$ 20 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155,000 Shilling (R$ 158) | R$ 17 | + 843% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 52% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 67,264 Shilling (R$ 69) | R$ 207 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 90,870 Shilling (R$ 93) | R$ 186 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 146,358 Shilling (R$ 150) | R$ 336 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 175,528 Shilling (R$ 179) | R$ 256 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 43% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Shilling (R$ 30,657) | R$ 86,920 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,116 Shilling (R$ 4.21) | R$ 4.37 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 107,190 Shilling (R$ 110) | R$ 204 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13,346 Shilling (R$ 14) | R$ 18 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,372 Shilling (R$ 32) | R$ 50 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling (R$ 94) | R$ 232 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17,610 Shilling (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,352 Shilling (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,246 Shilling (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,199 Shilling (R$ 8) | R$ 5.92 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,727 Shilling (R$ 3.81) | R$ 3.85 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,400 Shilling (R$ 24) | R$ 38 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,523 Shilling (R$ 55) | R$ 97 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39,777 Shilling (R$ 41) | R$ 49 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (R$ 72) | R$ 177 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 92,686 Shilling (R$ 95) | R$ 180 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (R$ 20) | R$ 24 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,256 Shilling (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,349 Shilling (R$ 4.44) | R$ 11 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,458,090 Shilling (R$ 2,512) | R$ 2,650 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 365 Shilling (R$ 0.37) | R$ 1.16 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 192,498 Shilling (R$ 197) | R$ 114 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,795 Shilling (R$ 25) | R$ 9 | + 170% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,874 prices entered by 2,182 different people.
Cost of living in Uganda is 17% cheaper than in Brazil
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