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 | 19,617 Shilling (36元) | 56元 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,864 Shilling (51元) | 37元 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,117 Shilling (24元) | 16元 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,221 Shilling (8元) | 13元 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,722 Shilling (12元) | 14元 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,320 Shilling (26元) | 8元 | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,607 Shilling (34元) | 56元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (31元) | 13元 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,494 Shilling (8元) | 7元 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,502 Shilling (8元) | 6元 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33,551 Shilling (61元) | 119元 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,680 Shilling (9元) | 9元 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,233 Shilling (4.06元) | 10元 | - 58% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is about the same as in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,919,260 Shilling (7,125元) | 7,672元 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (3,224元) | 4,517元 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (382元) | 412元 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (4,545元) | 7,031元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (1,711元) | 4,162元 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (364元) | 279元 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200,000 Shilling (364元) | 88元 | + 314% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 819,473 Shilling (1,490元) | 2,091元 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 683,292 Shilling (1,242元) | 619元 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28,098 Shilling (51元) | 43元 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Shilling (18元) | 41元 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 47,657 Shilling (87元) | 415元 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 102,550 Shilling (186元) | 206元 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 117,436 Shilling (213元) | 590元 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (272元) | 663元 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (68,092元) | 159,594元 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,971 Shilling (7元) | 6元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (327元) | 176元 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 Shilling (13元) | 30元 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,921 Shilling (34元) | 36元 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 72,167 Shilling (131元) | 440元 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 50,000 Shilling (91元) | 35元 | + 161% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,255 Shilling (26元) | 38元 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,505 Shilling (28元) | 36元 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,328 Shilling (12元) | 10元 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,815 Shilling (16元) | 11元 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55,648 Shilling (101元) | 80元 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Shilling (91元) | 206元 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58,345 Shilling (106元) | 97元 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (182元) | 743元 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 86,515 Shilling (157元) | 429元 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27,980 Shilling (51元) | 67元 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18,990 Shilling (35元) | 35元 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Shilling (9元) | 32元 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,940,370 Shilling (7,163元) | 3,096元 | + 131% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 180 Shilling (0.33元) | 0.68元 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 155,050 Shilling (282元) | 481元 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,122 Shilling (35元) | 23元 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,128 prices entered by 232 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 6% cheaper than in China
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