Cost of living in Uganda compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,248 Shilling (₨447) | ₨370 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,504 Shilling (₨633) | ₨294 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,237 Shilling (₨266) | ₨143 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,221 Shilling (₨85) | ₨52 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,722 Shilling (₨135) | ₨73 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,193 Shilling (₨305) | ₨36 | + 743% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,607 Shilling (₨374) | ₨227 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (₨346) | ₨140 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,624 Shilling (₨93) | ₨31 | + 202% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,499 Shilling (₨90) | ₨132 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33,551 Shilling (₨674) | ₨774 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,000 Shilling (₨100) | ₨85 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,594 Shilling (₨52) | ₨36 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 114% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,545,470 Shilling (₨51,130) | ₨33,301 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,489,930 Shilling (₨29,928) | ₨19,937 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 265,828 Shilling (₨5,340) | ₨4,363 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (₨50,216) | ₨19,026 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,219,430 Shilling (₨24,494) | ₨12,499 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (₨4,017) | ₨3,334 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200,000 Shilling (₨4,017) | ₨676 | + 494% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 781,254 Shilling (₨15,693) | ₨29,555 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 683,292 Shilling (₨13,725) | ₨10,444 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28,098 Shilling (₨564) | ₨411 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Shilling (₨201) | ₨211 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 24% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 49,458 Shilling (₨993) | ₨2,314 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 102,550 Shilling (₨2,060) | ₨2,579 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 121,263 Shilling (₨2,436) | ₨3,601 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 176,174 Shilling (₨3,539) | ₨2,719 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 66% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Shilling (₨803,463) | ₨918,724 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,998 Shilling (₨80) | ₨80 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (₨3,616) | ₨1,164 | + 211% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 Shilling (₨141) | ₨100 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,921 Shilling (₨380) | ₨212 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 72,167 Shilling (₨1,450) | ₨624 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 50,000 Shilling (₨1,004) | ₨316 | + 217% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,255 Shilling (₨286) | ₨161 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,505 Shilling (₨311) | ₨254 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,328 Shilling (₨127) | ₨140 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,815 Shilling (₨177) | ₨68 | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21,606 Shilling (₨434) | ₨239 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Shilling (₨1,004) | ₨1,195 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58,345 Shilling (₨1,172) | ₨471 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (₨2,009) | ₨1,633 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 86,515 Shilling (₨1,738) | ₨1,629 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27,980 Shilling (₨562) | ₨568 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18,990 Shilling (₨381) | ₨193 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Shilling (₨100) | ₨190 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,940,370 Shilling (₨79,149) | ₨36,202 | + 119% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 180 Shilling (₨3.62) | ₨5.27 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 155,050 Shilling (₨3,114) | ₨1,577 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,122 Shilling (₨384) | ₨271 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,174 prices entered by 2,105 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Uganda is 66% more expensive than in India
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