Cost of living in Uganda compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Uganda | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Shilling (47元) | 46元 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,000 Shilling (47元) | 40元 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,181 Shilling (17元) | 16元 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,463 Shilling (7元) | 18元 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,000 Shilling (11元) | 19元 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,408 Shilling (4.54元) | 11元 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,000 Shilling (49元) | 63元 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,000 Shilling (23元) | 15元 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,000 Shilling (5.66元) | 6元 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Shilling (8元) | 7元 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (75元) | 118元 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,000 Shilling (9元) | 8元 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,545 Shilling (4.80元) | 16元 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Uganda | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,969,500 Shilling (9,378元) | 15,059元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000,000 Shilling (3,774元) | 9,006元 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Shilling (755元) | 421元 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Shilling (5,662元) | 7,547元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,500,000 Shilling (2,831元) | 4,347元 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250,000 Shilling (472元) | 262元 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,000 Shilling (66元) | 115元 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 650,000 Shilling (1,227元) | 1,143元 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 Shilling (1,510元) | 589元 | + 157% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Shilling (57元) | 39元 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 61% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Uganda | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (83元) | 529元 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (115元) | 248元 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 Shilling (340元) | 626元 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Shilling (377元) | 828元 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 22% 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 (70,688元) | 161,247元 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,415 Shilling (12元) | 9元 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (340元) | 204元 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Uganda | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling (16元) | 39元 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (17元) | 27元 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Shilling (94元) | 391元 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (76元) | 53元 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Shilling (24元) | 33元 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,000 Shilling (66元) | 34元 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,000 Shilling (13元) | 13元 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (13元) | 15元 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,112 Shilling (44元) | 74元 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Uganda | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Shilling (94元) | 265元 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Shilling (94元) | 110元 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (189元) | 1,294元 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,000 Shilling (226元) | 348元 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (64元) | 79元 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15,000 Shilling (28元) | 29元 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (9元) | 18元 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (7,549元) | 3,321元 | + 127% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (0.36元) | 0.20元 | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Shilling (189元) | 410元 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,813 Shilling (26元) | 24元 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,394 prices entered by 150 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00189
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Cost of living in Uganda is 17% cheaper than in China
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