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Cost of living in Uganda compared to China
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| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,672 Shilling (28元) | 49元 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 22,282 Shilling (40元) | 34元 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,794 Shilling (19元) | 14元 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,117 Shilling (5.59元) | 15元 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,308 Shilling (11元) | 15元 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,548 Shilling (6元) | 8元 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,308 Shilling (17元) | 60元 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,040 Shilling (18元) | 13元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,630 Shilling (7元) | 6元 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,065 Shilling (7元) | 5.60元 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 36,507 Shilling (65元) | 111元 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,620 Shilling (8元) | 7元 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,042 Shilling (5.45元) | 11元 | - 51% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,942,260 Shilling (5,274元) | 8,931元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,346,300 Shilling (2,413元) | 4,334元 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380,323 Shilling (682元) | 428元 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,315,830 Shilling (2,359元) | 5,203元 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 591,912 Shilling (1,061元) | 3,294元 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (390元) | 264元 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 116,531 Shilling (209元) | 89元 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,140,900 Shilling (2,045元) | 2,101元 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 724,919 Shilling (1,300元) | 714元 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,634 Shilling (39元) | 36元 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155,000 Shilling (278元) | 54元 | + 419% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 67,264 Shilling (121元) | 522元 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 90,870 Shilling (163元) | 278元 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 146,358 Shilling (262元) | 628元 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 175,528 Shilling (315元) | 658元 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Shilling (53,780元) | 141,996元 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,116 Shilling (7元) | 7元 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 107,190 Shilling (192元) | 152元 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13,346 Shilling (24元) | 29元 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,372 Shilling (56元) | 36元 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling (165元) | 281元 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17,610 Shilling (32元) | 46元 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,352 Shilling (35元) | 39元 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,246 Shilling (36元) | 36元 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,199 Shilling (15元) | 10元 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,727 Shilling (7元) | 14元 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,400 Shilling (42元) | 56元 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,523 Shilling (96元) | 164元 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39,777 Shilling (71元) | 90元 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (125元) | 966元 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 92,686 Shilling (166元) | 393元 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (34元) | 60元 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,256 Shilling (17元) | 34元 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,349 Shilling (8元) | 31元 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,458,090 Shilling (4,407元) | 3,300元 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 365 Shilling (0.65元) | 0.81元 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 192,498 Shilling (345元) | 321元 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,795 Shilling (44元) | 21元 | + 111% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,666 prices entered by 552 different people.
Cost of living in Uganda is 15% cheaper than in China
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