Cost of living in Uganda compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Uganda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,978 Shilling (R$ 31) | R$ 30 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,887 Shilling (R$ 38) | R$ 31 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,423 Shilling (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,145 Shilling (R$ 2.92) | R$ 4.39 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,859 Shilling (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,626 Shilling (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,302 Shilling (R$ 15) | R$ 20 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | + 223% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,071 Shilling (R$ 7) | R$ 4.82 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (R$ 6) | R$ 5.68 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (R$ 54) | R$ 42 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,561 Shilling (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,254 Shilling (R$ 3.07) | R$ 3.82 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Uganda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,907,060 Shilling (R$ 5,319) | R$ 2,814 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (R$ 2,414) | R$ 2,001 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (R$ 286) | R$ 569 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (R$ 3,404) | R$ 2,236 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (R$ 1,281) | R$ 1,472 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (R$ 272) | R$ 404 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154,498 Shilling (R$ 210) | R$ 84 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,296,120 Shilling (R$ 1,765) | R$ 2,006 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 539,404 Shilling (R$ 734) | R$ 586 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,788 Shilling (R$ 36) | R$ 26 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 19 | - | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 58% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Uganda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (R$ 60) | R$ 245 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (R$ 83) | R$ 219 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 190,070 Shilling (R$ 259) | R$ 347 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (R$ 204) | R$ 266 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Uganda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (R$ 50,994) | R$ 98,696 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,903 Shilling (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (R$ 245) | R$ 222 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Uganda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,677 Shilling (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (R$ 12) | R$ 52 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 244 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (R$ 55) | R$ 17 | + 223% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,096 Shilling (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,283 Shilling (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,125 Shilling (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (R$ 10) | R$ 4.62 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52,183 Shilling (R$ 71) | R$ 47 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Uganda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,060 Shilling (R$ 90) | R$ 92 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,641 Shilling (R$ 83) | R$ 54 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (R$ 136) | R$ 189 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,592 Shilling (R$ 190) | R$ 189 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (R$ 46) | R$ 26 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,041 Shilling (R$ 31) | R$ 12 | + 153% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (R$ 5,446) | R$ 3,925 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (R$ 0.26) | R$ 1.29 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,643 Shilling (R$ 333) | R$ 122 | + 172% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,122 Shilling (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 115% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Uganda is 12% more expensive than in Brazil
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