Cost of living in Uganda compared to El Salvador
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 17% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Uganda | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,978 Shilling ($6) | $10 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,887 Shilling ($8) | $7 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,423 Shilling ($3.91) | $2.16 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,653 Shilling ($0.45) | $2.00 | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,859 Shilling ($2.13) | $2.45 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,626 Shilling ($1.25) | $1.75 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,302 Shilling ($3.07) | $4.07 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling ($4.67) | $2.96 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,071 Shilling ($1.38) | $2.13 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling ($1.27) | $1.38 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling ($11) | $14 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,561 Shilling ($1.24) | $1.98 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,254 Shilling ($0.61) | $1.06 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 22% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Uganda | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,901,380 Shilling ($1,601) | $1,143 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling ($481) | $675 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling ($57) | $74 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling ($678) | $567 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling ($255) | $387 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling ($54) | $46 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154,498 Shilling ($42) | $27 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,296,120 Shilling ($352) | $362 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 539,404 Shilling ($146) | $85 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,788 Shilling ($7) | $8 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $20 | - | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 60% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Uganda | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling ($12) | $54 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling ($17) | $42 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 190,070 Shilling ($52) | $97 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling ($41) | $74 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 33% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Uganda | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling ($10,160) | $16,710 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,312 Shilling ($1.44) | $1.18 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling ($49) | $26 | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 28% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Uganda | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling ($2.31) | $6 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling ($2.38) | $15 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $32 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling ($11) | $5.36 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,096 Shilling ($3.28) | $3.67 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,283 Shilling ($3.87) | $5.85 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,125 Shilling ($1.39) | $2.22 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling ($1.93) | $1.10 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52,183 Shilling ($14) | $11 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 15% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Uganda | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,060 Shilling ($18) | $17 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,641 Shilling ($16) | $10 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling ($27) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,592 Shilling ($38) | $39 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling ($9) | $7 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,041 Shilling ($6) | $4.34 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling ($1.25) | $1.72 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling ($1,085) | $611 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling ($0.05) | $0.16 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,643 Shilling ($66) | $37 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12,000 Shilling ($3.25) | $9 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 528 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Uganda is 4% more expensive than in El Salvador
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