Cost of living in Uganda compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Uganda | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Shilling (₨554) | ₨375 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,000 Shilling (₨554) | ₨318 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,181 Shilling (₨203) | ₨166 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,463 Shilling (₨77) | ₨58 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,000 Shilling (₨133) | ₨90 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,408 Shilling (₨53) | ₨39 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,000 Shilling (₨576) | ₨238 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,000 Shilling (₨266) | ₨154 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,000 Shilling (₨66) | ₨31 | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Shilling (₨89) | ₨170 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (₨886) | ₨771 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,000 Shilling (₨111) | ₨89 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,545 Shilling (₨56) | ₨38 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 88% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Uganda | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,969,500 Shilling (₨110,061) | ₨40,749 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000,000 Shilling (₨44,294) | ₨24,407 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Shilling (₨8,859) | ₨5,174 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Shilling (₨66,442) | ₨24,775 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,500,000 Shilling (₨33,221) | ₨15,144 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250,000 Shilling (₨5,537) | ₨5,976 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,000 Shilling (₨775) | ₨665 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 650,000 Shilling (₨14,396) | ₨30,250 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 Shilling (₨17,718) | ₨11,999 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Shilling (₨664) | ₨535 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨428 | - | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 41% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Uganda | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (₨970) | ₨2,524 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (₨1,352) | ₨2,729 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 Shilling (₨3,986) | ₨4,298 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Shilling (₨4,429) | ₨3,255 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Uganda | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (₨829,568) | ₨1,331,740 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,415 Shilling (₨142) | ₨105 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (₨3,986) | ₨1,081 | + 269% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Uganda | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling (₨188) | ₨141 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (₨195) | ₨276 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Shilling (₨1,107) | ₨905 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (₨894) | ₨396 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Shilling (₨277) | ₨223 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,000 Shilling (₨775) | ₨281 | + 176% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,000 Shilling (₨155) | ₨167 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (₨158) | ₨98 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,112 Shilling (₨512) | ₨306 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Uganda | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Shilling (₨1,107) | ₨1,449 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Shilling (₨1,107) | ₨600 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (₨2,215) | ₨1,479 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,000 Shilling (₨2,658) | ₨1,867 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (₨752) | ₨756 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15,000 Shilling (₨332) | ₨220 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (₨102) | ₨182 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (₨88,589) | ₨51,617 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (₨4.22) | ₨1.39 | + 203% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Shilling (₨2,215) | ₨1,612 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,813 Shilling (₨306) | ₨271 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,847 prices entered by 1,242 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Uganda is 54% more expensive than in India
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