- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uganda compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,050 Shilling (₨385) | ₨393 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19,712 Shilling (₨378) | ₨261 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,623 Shilling (₨262) | ₨143 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,454 Shilling (₨66) | ₨51 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,339 Shilling (₨122) | ₨71 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,002 Shilling (₨77) | ₨38 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,747 Shilling (₨398) | ₨200 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,599 Shilling (₨184) | ₨139 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,932 Shilling (₨76) | ₨25 | + 206% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,820 Shilling (₨73) | ₨122 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45,225 Shilling (₨868) | ₨832 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,630 Shilling (₨89) | ₨82 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,285 Shilling (₨63) | ₨33 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 117% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,358,130 Shilling (₨45,277) | ₨30,539 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,387,220 Shilling (₨26,635) | ₨20,550 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 389,941 Shilling (₨7,487) | ₨4,569 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,945,530 Shilling (₨56,555) | ₨24,265 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,668,590 Shilling (₨32,037) | ₨14,735 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (₨4,175) | ₨3,625 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 116,531 Shilling (₨2,237) | ₨803 | + 179% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,134,640 Shilling (₨21,785) | ₨33,889 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 724,919 Shilling (₨13,919) | ₨10,502 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23,198 Shilling (₨445) | ₨395 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155,000 Shilling (₨2,976) | ₨582 | + 411% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 28% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 61,080 Shilling (₨1,173) | ₨2,439 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 98,886 Shilling (₨1,899) | ₨2,720 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,617 Shilling (₨2,892) | ₨3,791 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 207,707 Shilling (₨3,988) | ₨2,948 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,222,200 Shilling (₨1,482,685) | ₨880,663 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,146 Shilling (₨80) | ₨78 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 114,833 Shilling (₨2,205) | ₨1,366 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13,346 Shilling (₨256) | ₨128 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,372 Shilling (₨602) | ₨275 | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling (₨1,771) | ₨1,366 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17,610 Shilling (₨338) | ₨252 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,352 Shilling (₨372) | ₨177 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,246 Shilling (₨389) | ₨227 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,199 Shilling (₨157) | ₨131 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,727 Shilling (₨72) | ₨71 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,400 Shilling (₨449) | ₨275 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 36% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,523 Shilling (₨1,028) | ₨1,200 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39,352 Shilling (₨756) | ₨475 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (₨1,344) | ₨1,906 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 133,881 Shilling (₨2,571) | ₨1,982 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (₨367) | ₨593 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,176 Shilling (₨215) | ₨227 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,851 Shilling (₨93) | ₨206 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,458,090 Shilling (₨47,196) | ₨38,184 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 410 Shilling (₨8) | ₨64 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230,544 Shilling (₨4,427) | ₨1,874 | + 136% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,795 Shilling (₨476) | ₨257 | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 31,578 prices entered by 4,437 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Uganda is 28% more expensive than in India
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