Cost of living in Uganda compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is about the same as in China | ||||
| Uganda | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,151 Shilling (24元) | 42元 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18,377 Shilling (37元) | 37元 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15,431 Shilling (31元) | 15元 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,296 Shilling (4.57元) | 14元 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,281 Shilling (18元) | 16元 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,932 Shilling (8元) | 11元 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15,069 Shilling (30元) | 50元 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8,643 Shilling (17元) | 16元 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,550 Shilling (9元) | 7元 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,164 Shilling (8元) | 7元 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 74,038 Shilling (147元) | 89元 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,724 Shilling (11元) | 9元 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,662 Shilling (7元) | 13元 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Uganda | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,081,400 Shilling (6,126元) | 12,713元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,671,640 Shilling (3,323元) | 5,917元 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 348,171 Shilling (692元) | 450元 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,545,210 Shilling (5,060元) | 6,875元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 991,460 Shilling (1,971元) | 3,656元 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 116,268 Shilling (231元) | 296元 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 118,338 Shilling (235元) | 100元 | + 136% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 774,763 Shilling (1,540元) | 1,460元 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 316,155 Shilling (629元) | 553元 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14,047 Shilling (28元) | 43元 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 Shilling (40元) | 55元 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 63% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Uganda | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 49,689 Shilling (99元) | 418元 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 54,153 Shilling (108元) | 296元 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 205,697 Shilling (409元) | 553元 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 115,174 Shilling (229元) | 705元 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Uganda | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,615,100 Shilling (60,867元) | 148,726元 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,003 Shilling (10元) | 8元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 154,783 Shilling (308元) | 228元 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 47% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Uganda | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Shilling (30元) | 51元 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25,000 Shilling (50元) | 84元 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Shilling (99元) | 114元 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8,000 Shilling (16元) | 67元 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,000 Shilling (20元) | 57元 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Shilling (20元) | 25元 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,082 Shilling (8元) | 7元 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,063 Shilling (10元) | 13元 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26,417 Shilling (53元) | 85元 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Uganda | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 59,715 Shilling (119元) | 178元 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34,153 Shilling (68元) | 109元 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (199元) | 1,179元 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 205,676 Shilling (409元) | 320元 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,045 Shilling (36元) | 81元 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17,077 Shilling (34元) | 28元 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,882 Shilling (8元) | 19元 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,924元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 300 Shilling (0.60元) | 0.34元 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 217,060 Shilling (432元) | 414元 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 14,147 Shilling (28元) | 25元 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 921 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 14% cheaper than in China
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