Cost of living in Uganda compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,340 Shilling (₨241) | ₨388 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23,048 Shilling (₨451) | ₨280 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,417 Shilling (₨204) | ₨141 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,303 Shilling (₨65) | ₨52 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,352 Shilling (₨105) | ₨72 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,452 Shilling (₨68) | ₨37 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16,849 Shilling (₨330) | ₨215 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,148 Shilling (₨199) | ₨141 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,470 Shilling (₨68) | ₨28 | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,066 Shilling (₨80) | ₨127 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,574 Shilling (₨637) | ₨825 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,549 Shilling (₨89) | ₨84 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,901 Shilling (₨57) | ₨35 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,927,490 Shilling (₨57,270) | ₨31,230 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,284,370 Shilling (₨25,126) | ₨20,049 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 626,070 Shilling (₨12,248) | ₨4,148 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,187,730 Shilling (₨23,235) | ₨23,740 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 591,912 Shilling (₨11,579) | ₨13,807 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (₨4,254) | ₨3,140 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 124,582 Shilling (₨2,437) | ₨743 | + 228% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000,000 Shilling (₨19,563) | ₨30,621 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 783,936 Shilling (₨15,336) | ₨10,530 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,634 Shilling (₨423) | ₨379 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 Shilling (₨587) | ₨325 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 30% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 71,360 Shilling (₨1,396) | ₨2,344 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 90,870 Shilling (₨1,778) | ₨2,581 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 119,333 Shilling (₨2,334) | ₨3,774 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 175,528 Shilling (₨3,434) | ₨2,828 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 28,175,800 Shilling (₨551,198) | ₨934,597 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,079 Shilling (₨80) | ₨76 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 108,037 Shilling (₨2,114) | ₨1,220 | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 89% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13,346 Shilling (₨261) | ₨108 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,372 Shilling (₨614) | ₨209 | + 194% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 166,452 Shilling (₨3,256) | ₨979 | + 233% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17,610 Shilling (₨344) | ₨248 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,352 Shilling (₨379) | ₨173 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,246 Shilling (₨396) | ₨242 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,199 Shilling (₨160) | ₨152 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,540 Shilling (₨89) | ₨69 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,449 Shilling (₨439) | ₨243 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,523 Shilling (₨1,047) | ₨1,194 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39,777 Shilling (₨778) | ₨468 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (₨1,369) | ₨1,729 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75,195 Shilling (₨1,471) | ₨1,919 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (₨374) | ₨686 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,859 Shilling (₨173) | ₨220 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,259 Shilling (₨83) | ₨226 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 743,200 Shilling (₨14,539) | ₨33,881 | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 365 Shilling (₨7) | ₨3.67 | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 199,952 Shilling (₨3,912) | ₨1,918 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,687 Shilling (₨385) | ₨245 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Uganda is 24% more expensive than in India
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