Cost of living in Uganda compared to El Salvador
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 26% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,340 Shilling ($3.36) | $8 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23,048 Shilling ($6) | $5.85 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,417 Shilling ($2.84) | $2.67 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,303 Shilling ($0.90) | $1.49 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,352 Shilling ($1.46) | $2.16 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,452 Shilling ($0.94) | $1.87 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16,849 Shilling ($4.59) | $4.43 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,148 Shilling ($2.76) | $2.40 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,470 Shilling ($0.94) | $1.86 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,066 Shilling ($1.11) | $1.52 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,574 Shilling ($9) | $12 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,549 Shilling ($1.24) | $1.78 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,901 Shilling ($0.79) | $0.86 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 20% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,927,490 Shilling ($797) | $860 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,284,370 Shilling ($350) | $499 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 626,070 Shilling ($170) | $75 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,187,730 Shilling ($323) | $517 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 591,912 Shilling ($161) | $319 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling ($59) | $47 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 124,582 Shilling ($34) | $27 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,036,240 Shilling ($282) | $396 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 783,936 Shilling ($213) | $88 | + 144% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,634 Shilling ($5.89) | $5.21 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 Shilling ($8) | $34 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 36% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 71,360 Shilling ($19) | $55 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 90,870 Shilling ($25) | $31 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 146,358 Shilling ($40) | $85 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 175,528 Shilling ($48) | $73 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 16% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 28,175,800 Shilling ($7,669) | $21,175 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,079 Shilling ($1.11) | $0.90 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 108,037 Shilling ($29) | $28 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 13% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13,346 Shilling ($3.63) | $4.32 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,372 Shilling ($9) | $14 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 166,452 Shilling ($45) | $26 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17,610 Shilling ($4.79) | $5.68 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,352 Shilling ($5.27) | $3.67 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,246 Shilling ($5.51) | $5.37 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,199 Shilling ($2.23) | $1.77 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,540 Shilling ($1.24) | $1.63 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,449 Shilling ($6) | $10 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 30% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,523 Shilling ($15) | $21 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39,777 Shilling ($11) | $13 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling ($19) | $55 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75,195 Shilling ($20) | $27 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling ($5.21) | $5.70 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,859 Shilling ($2.41) | $3.57 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,259 Shilling ($1.16) | $1.94 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 743,200 Shilling ($202) | $494 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 365 Shilling ($0.10) | $0.29 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 199,952 Shilling ($54) | $37 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,687 Shilling ($5.36) | $4.06 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2020.
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Cost of living in Uganda is 21% cheaper than in El Salvador
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