Cost of living in Uganda compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Uganda | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,978 Shilling (₨492) | ₨336 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,887 Shilling (₨597) | ₨294 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,423 Shilling (₨309) | ₨163 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,145 Shilling (₨46) | ₨54 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,859 Shilling (₨168) | ₨83 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,626 Shilling (₨99) | ₨40 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,302 Shilling (₨242) | ₨216 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (₨368) | ₨152 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,071 Shilling (₨108) | ₨29 | + 275% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (₨100) | ₨148 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (₨856) | ₨766 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,561 Shilling (₨98) | ₨88 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,254 Shilling (₨48) | ₨35 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 124% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Uganda | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,907,060 Shilling (₨83,601) | ₨30,707 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (₨37,944) | ₨20,031 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (₨4,499) | ₨4,413 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (₨53,493) | ₨22,933 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (₨20,135) | ₨14,192 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (₨4,279) | ₨3,664 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154,498 Shilling (₨3,306) | ₨511 | + 547% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,296,120 Shilling (₨27,733) | ₨29,219 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 539,404 Shilling (₨11,542) | ₨12,383 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,788 Shilling (₨573) | ₨416 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨320 | - | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 40% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Uganda | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (₨937) | ₨2,328 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (₨1,307) | ₨2,564 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 190,070 Shilling (₨4,067) | ₨3,571 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (₨3,204) | ₨3,002 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 59% 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 (₨801,478) | ₨980,422 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,903 Shilling (₨105) | ₨107 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (₨3,852) | ₨1,414 | + 172% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Uganda | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,677 Shilling (₨207) | ₨140 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (₨188) | ₨303 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,443 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (₨864) | ₨402 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,096 Shilling (₨259) | ₨190 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,283 Shilling (₨306) | ₨248 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,125 Shilling (₨110) | ₨152 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (₨153) | ₨72 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52,183 Shilling (₨1,117) | ₨373 | + 199% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Uganda | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,060 Shilling (₨1,413) | ₨1,405 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,641 Shilling (₨1,298) | ₨592 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (₨2,140) | ₨1,517 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,592 Shilling (₨2,987) | ₨2,140 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (₨726) | ₨607 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,041 Shilling (₨493) | ₨229 | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (₨98) | ₨173 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (₨85,589) | ₨46,652 | + 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (₨4.08) | ₨1.29 | + 216% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,643 Shilling (₨5,235) | ₨1,540 | + 240% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,122 Shilling (₨409) | ₨247 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Uganda is 67% more expensive than in India
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