- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uganda compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,172 Shilling (41元) | 53元 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19,944 Shilling (37元) | 34元 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19,223 Shilling (36元) | 15元 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,482 Shilling (7元) | 15元 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,258 Shilling (15元) | 16元 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,580 Shilling (9元) | 8元 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,181 Shilling (49元) | 59元 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,557 Shilling (20元) | 13元 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,692 Shilling (7元) | 7元 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,834 Shilling (7元) | 5.79元 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,442 Shilling (89元) | 113元 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,646 Shilling (9元) | 8元 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,762 Shilling (7元) | 12元 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,545,270 Shilling (8,500元) | 9,794元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,620,520 Shilling (3,031元) | 4,472元 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 389,941 Shilling (729元) | 440元 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,945,530 Shilling (5,508元) | 5,656元 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,668,590 Shilling (3,120元) | 3,586元 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (407元) | 322元 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 113,742 Shilling (213元) | 84元 | + 153% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,424,580 Shilling (2,664元) | 2,213元 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 647,022 Shilling (1,210元) | 663元 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,373 Shilling (59元) | 39元 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155,000 Shilling (290元) | 39元 | + 646% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 70,244 Shilling (131元) | 560元 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 120,849 Shilling (226元) | 268元 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 174,907 Shilling (327元) | 606元 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 233,469 Shilling (437元) | 676元 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,503,100 Shilling (186,081元) | 143,546元 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,787 Shilling (7元) | 7元 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113,443 Shilling (212元) | 151元 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 0% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,706 Shilling (22元) | 27元 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35,003 Shilling (65元) | 33元 | + 101% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling (172元) | 364元 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18,643 Shilling (35元) | 27元 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,604 Shilling (40元) | 36元 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,892 Shilling (43元) | 37元 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,300 Shilling (17元) | 10元 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,070 Shilling (8元) | 14元 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,706 Shilling (42元) | 61元 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,353 Shilling (109元) | 155元 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,859 Shilling (76元) | 87元 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (131元) | 771元 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132,152 Shilling (247元) | 374元 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (36元) | 59元 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,305 Shilling (21元) | 33元 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,167 Shilling (10元) | 34元 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,458,090 Shilling (4,597元) | 3,300元 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Shilling (1.12元) | 1.00元 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230,544 Shilling (431元) | 302元 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,795 Shilling (46元) | 20元 | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,681 prices entered by 582 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00187
CNY
/
UGX
Cost of living in Uganda is 9% more expensive than in China
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