- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uganda compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23,221 Shilling (元42) | 元53 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19,213 Shilling (元34) | 元33 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,365 Shilling (元26) | 元16 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,059 Shilling (元5.47) | 元16 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,931 Shilling (元11) | 元16 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,102 Shilling (元7) | 元8 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29,253 Shilling (元52) | 元61 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8,706 Shilling (元16) | 元14 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,489 Shilling (元6) | 元7 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,738 Shilling (元7) | 元5.51 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52,733 Shilling (元94) | 元110 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,498 Shilling (元8) | 元8 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,995 Shilling (元5.35) | 元12 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,503,500 Shilling (元8,050) | 元10,105 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,680,980 Shilling (元4,793) | 元4,975 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 312,500 Shilling (元559) | 元459 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,208,230 Shilling (元5,735) | 元5,475 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,891,140 Shilling (元3,381) | 元3,621 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 176,389 Shilling (元315) | 元329 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 158,751 Shilling (元284) | 元90 | + 215% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,413,630 Shilling (元2,527) | 元2,367 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 514,606 Shilling (元920) | 元657 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,468 Shilling (元35) | 元38 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42,796 Shilling (元77) | 元36 | + 110% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 49% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 84,459 Shilling (元151) | 元545 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 85,162 Shilling (元152) | 元256 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 160,799 Shilling (元287) | 元619 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 222,065 Shilling (元397) | 元612 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 68,113,200 Shilling (元121,759) | 元143,352 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,699 Shilling (元7) | 元7 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113,443 Shilling (元203) | 元153 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17,720 Shilling (元32) | 元25 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26,840 Shilling (元48) | 元39 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 53,309 Shilling (元95) | 元238 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20,887 Shilling (元37) | 元31 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,473 Shilling (元29) | 元43 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,585 Shilling (元37) | 元37 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,677 Shilling (元14) | 元9 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,122 Shilling (元9) | 元12 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24,722 Shilling (元44) | 元60 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62,652 Shilling (元112) | 元173 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 42,196 Shilling (元75) | 元95 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 157,327 Shilling (元281) | 元818 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 104,634 Shilling (元187) | 元406 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,672 Shilling (元28) | 元63 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,153 Shilling (元18) | 元34 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,168 Shilling (元9) | 元34 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,705,020 Shilling (元4,835) | 元3,329 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 300 Shilling (元0.54) | 元0.65 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 370,140 Shilling (元662) | 元425 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14,589 Shilling (元26) | 元20 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00179
CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,627 prices entered by 638 different people.
Cost of living in Uganda is 7% cheaper than in China
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