Cost of living in Uganda compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Uganda | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,978 Shilling (43元) | 43元 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,887 Shilling (53元) | 37元 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,423 Shilling (27元) | 17元 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,145 Shilling (4.04元) | 14元 | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,859 Shilling (15元) | 16元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,812 Shilling (13元) | 9元 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,302 Shilling (21元) | 48元 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (32元) | 13元 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,071 Shilling (10元) | 6元 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (9元) | 7元 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (75元) | 97元 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,561 Shilling (9元) | 9元 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,254 Shilling (4.25元) | 13元 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Uganda | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,907,060 Shilling (7,361元) | 13,898元 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (3,341元) | 8,379元 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (396元) | 462元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (4,710元) | 6,525元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (1,773元) | 4,376元 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (377元) | 516元 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154,498 Shilling (291元) | 140元 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,296,120 Shilling (2,442元) | 1,829元 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 539,404 Shilling (1,016元) | 546元 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,788 Shilling (50元) | 50元 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 66元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 65% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Uganda | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (83元) | 511元 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (115元) | 288元 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 190,070 Shilling (358元) | 654元 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (282元) | 844元 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Uganda | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (70,570元) | 148,501元 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,903 Shilling (9元) | 8元 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (339元) | 206元 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Uganda | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,677 Shilling (18元) | 28元 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (17元) | 27元 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 386元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (76元) | 30元 | + 152% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,096 Shilling (23元) | 19元 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,283 Shilling (27元) | 44元 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,125 Shilling (10元) | 21元 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (13元) | 16元 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52,183 Shilling (98元) | 82元 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Uganda | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,060 Shilling (124元) | 260元 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,641 Shilling (114元) | 122元 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (188元) | 417元 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,592 Shilling (263元) | 319元 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (64元) | 90元 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,041 Shilling (43元) | 31元 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (9元) | 19元 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (7,536元) | 2,968元 | + 154% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (0.36元) | 0.24元 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,643 Shilling (461元) | 410元 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,122 Shilling (36元) | 38元 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,207 prices entered by 121 different people.
Cost of living in Uganda is 11% cheaper than in China
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