Cost of living in Uganda compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 52% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Uganda | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,978 Shilling (kr43) | kr135 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,887 Shilling (kr52) | kr81 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,423 Shilling (kr27) | kr40 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,653 Shilling (kr3.07) | kr13 | - 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,859 Shilling (kr15) | kr35 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,626 Shilling (kr9) | kr29 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,302 Shilling (kr21) | kr49 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (kr32) | kr20 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,071 Shilling (kr9) | kr13 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (kr9) | kr13 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (kr74) | kr81 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,561 Shilling (kr8) | kr19 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,254 Shilling (kr4.18) | kr20 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 47% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Uganda | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,901,380 Shilling (kr10,953) | kr17,952 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (kr3,291) | kr13,200 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (kr390) | kr1,801 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (kr4,640) | kr11,795 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (kr1,747) | kr8,537 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (kr371) | kr872 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154,498 Shilling (kr287) | kr239 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,296,120 Shilling (kr2,406) | kr2,807 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 539,404 Shilling (kr1,001) | kr525 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,788 Shilling (kr50) | kr67 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | kr181 | - | |
| Clothes | - 73% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 73% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Uganda | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (kr81) | kr763 | - 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (kr113) | kr339 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 190,070 Shilling (kr353) | kr779 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (kr278) | kr1,114 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 48% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Uganda | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (kr69,522) | kr290,140 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,312 Shilling (kr10) | kr15 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (kr334) | kr572 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 44% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Uganda | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling (kr16) | kr39 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (kr16) | kr178 | - 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | kr400 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (kr75) | kr41 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,096 Shilling (kr22) | kr31 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,283 Shilling (kr27) | kr28 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,125 Shilling (kr10) | kr12 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (kr13) | kr16 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52,183 Shilling (kr97) | kr256 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 36% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Uganda | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,060 Shilling (kr123) | kr379 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,641 Shilling (kr113) | kr245 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (kr186) | kr1,135 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,592 Shilling (kr259) | kr742 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (kr63) | kr93 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,041 Shilling (kr43) | kr41 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (kr9) | kr51 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (kr7,424) | kr5,164 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (kr0.35) | kr1.04 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,643 Shilling (kr454) | kr284 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12,000 Shilling (kr22) | kr59 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 668 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 48% cheaper than in Denmark
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