- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uganda compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,172 Shilling (₨427) | ₨417 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19,944 Shilling (₨384) | ₨266 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19,223 Shilling (₨370) | ₨142 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,482 Shilling (₨67) | ₨52 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,258 Shilling (₨159) | ₨72 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,580 Shilling (₨88) | ₨40 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,181 Shilling (₨505) | ₨201 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,557 Shilling (₨203) | ₨139 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,692 Shilling (₨71) | ₨25 | + 189% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,834 Shilling (₨74) | ₨121 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,442 Shilling (₨914) | ₨837 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,646 Shilling (₨90) | ₨82 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,762 Shilling (₨73) | ₨33 | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 144% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,545,270 Shilling (₨87,603) | ₨30,924 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,620,520 Shilling (₨31,233) | ₨21,218 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 389,941 Shilling (₨7,515) | ₨4,392 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,945,530 Shilling (₨56,770) | ₨25,259 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,668,590 Shilling (₨32,159) | ₨15,771 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (₨4,191) | ₨3,882 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 113,742 Shilling (₨2,192) | ₨846 | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,424,580 Shilling (₨27,456) | ₨33,568 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 647,022 Shilling (₨12,470) | ₨10,536 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,373 Shilling (₨605) | ₨379 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155,000 Shilling (₨2,987) | ₨533 | + 460% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 14% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 70,244 Shilling (₨1,354) | ₨2,409 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 120,849 Shilling (₨2,329) | ₨2,705 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 174,907 Shilling (₨3,371) | ₨3,724 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 233,469 Shilling (₨4,500) | ₨2,922 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,503,100 Shilling (₨1,917,758) | ₨881,136 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,787 Shilling (₨73) | ₨78 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113,443 Shilling (₨2,186) | ₨1,326 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 67% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,706 Shilling (₨226) | ₨135 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35,003 Shilling (₨675) | ₨284 | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling (₨1,777) | ₨1,544 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18,643 Shilling (₨359) | ₨254 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,604 Shilling (₨416) | ₨178 | + 134% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,892 Shilling (₨441) | ₨228 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,300 Shilling (₨179) | ₨132 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,070 Shilling (₨78) | ₨71 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,706 Shilling (₨438) | ₨278 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 27% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,353 Shilling (₨1,125) | ₨1,199 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,859 Shilling (₨787) | ₨471 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (₨1,349) | ₨1,961 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132,152 Shilling (₨2,547) | ₨1,797 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (₨369) | ₨635 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,305 Shilling (₨218) | ₨196 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,167 Shilling (₨100) | ₨206 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,414,540 Shilling (₨46,536) | ₨38,498 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Shilling (₨12) | ₨59 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230,544 Shilling (₨4,443) | ₨1,862 | + 139% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,795 Shilling (₨478) | ₨248 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 33,866 prices entered by 4,715 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 44% more expensive than in India
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