Cost of living in Uganda compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,340 Shilling (R$ 18) | R$ 29 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22,950 Shilling (R$ 33) | R$ 25 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,270 Shilling (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,278 Shilling (R$ 6) | R$ 3.40 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,937 Shilling (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,397 Shilling (R$ 6) | R$ 5.53 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27,276 Shilling (R$ 39) | R$ 16 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,459 Shilling (R$ 22) | R$ 6 | + 264% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,270 Shilling (R$ 10) | R$ 4.06 | + 156% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,500 Shilling (R$ 5.00) | R$ 4.72 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33,645 Shilling (R$ 48) | R$ 38 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,653 Shilling (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,227 Shilling (R$ 3.18) | R$ 3.38 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,724,870 Shilling (R$ 5,319) | R$ 3,359 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,063,260 Shilling (R$ 1,518) | R$ 1,909 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Shilling (R$ 286) | R$ 505 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,187,730 Shilling (R$ 1,696) | R$ 1,993 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000,000 Shilling (R$ 1,428) | R$ 1,293 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (R$ 286) | R$ 297 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 190,000 Shilling (R$ 271) | R$ 79 | + 245% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 890,815 Shilling (R$ 1,272) | R$ 1,517 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 727,296 Shilling (R$ 1,039) | R$ 438 | + 137% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,000 Shilling (R$ 29) | R$ 25 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,323 Shilling (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 138,363 Shilling (R$ 198) | R$ 215 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Shilling (R$ 214) | R$ 176 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 112,259 Shilling (R$ 160) | R$ 306 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Shilling (R$ 286) | R$ 240 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 28,175,800 Shilling (R$ 40,237) | R$ 87,541 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,400 Shilling (R$ 4.86) | R$ 4.32 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 108,037 Shilling (R$ 154) | R$ 209 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13,346 Shilling (R$ 19) | R$ 18 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,607 Shilling (R$ 34) | R$ 39 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 82,839 Shilling (R$ 118) | R$ 247 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17,610 Shilling (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,352 Shilling (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 139% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,246 Shilling (R$ 29) | R$ 15 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,199 Shilling (R$ 12) | R$ 5.35 | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,540 Shilling (R$ 6) | R$ 3.69 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,449 Shilling (R$ 32) | R$ 40 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,523 Shilling (R$ 76) | R$ 100 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39,777 Shilling (R$ 57) | R$ 52 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (R$ 100) | R$ 235 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75,195 Shilling (R$ 107) | R$ 180 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (R$ 27) | R$ 24 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,859 Shilling (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,259 Shilling (R$ 6) | R$ 12 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,719,330 Shilling (R$ 3,883) | R$ 3,003 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 365 Shilling (R$ 0.52) | R$ 1.30 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 199,952 Shilling (R$ 286) | R$ 114 | + 150% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,687 Shilling (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 171% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 8% more expensive than in Brazil
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