Cost of living in Uganda compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Uganda | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Shilling (Rp 100,644) | Rp 44,863 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,000 Shilling (Rp 100,644) | Rp 54,330 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,181 Shilling (Rp 36,959) | Rp 27,591 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,463 Shilling (Rp 13,940) | Rp 19,917 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,000 Shilling (Rp 24,155) | Rp 25,297 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,408 Shilling (Rp 9,695) | Rp 18,627 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,000 Shilling (Rp 104,670) | Rp 55,732 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,000 Shilling (Rp 48,309) | Rp 43,429 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,000 Shilling (Rp 12,077) | Rp 21,967 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Shilling (Rp 16,103) | Rp 34,412 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (Rp 161,031) | Rp 337,317 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,000 Shilling (Rp 20,129) | Rp 22,207 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,545 Shilling (Rp 10,246) | Rp 17,971 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Uganda | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,969,500 Shilling (Rp 20,006,103) | Rp 17,957,200 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000,000 Shilling (Rp 8,051,556) | Rp 9,443,920 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Shilling (Rp 1,610,311) | Rp 528,780 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Shilling (Rp 12,077,334) | Rp 7,265,990 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,500,000 Shilling (Rp 6,038,667) | Rp 4,054,970 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250,000 Shilling (Rp 1,006,444) | Rp 1,282,180 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,000 Shilling (Rp 140,902) | Rp 410,662 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 650,000 Shilling (Rp 2,616,756) | Rp 4,056,150 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 Shilling (Rp 3,220,622) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 137% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Shilling (Rp 120,773) | Rp 56,742 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 77,300 | - | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 48% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Uganda | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (Rp 176,383) | Rp 624,572 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (Rp 245,812) | Rp 443,680 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 Shilling (Rp 724,640) | Rp 1,212,520 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Shilling (Rp 805,156) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 53% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Uganda | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (Rp 150,793,563) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,415 Shilling (Rp 25,823) | Rp 12,273 | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (Rp 724,640) | Rp 150,291 | + 382% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 42% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Uganda | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling (Rp 34,219) | Rp 36,367 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (Rp 35,379) | Rp 60,467 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Shilling (Rp 201,289) | Rp 351,050 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (Rp 162,497) | Rp 130,123 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Shilling (Rp 50,322) | Rp 21,655 | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,000 Shilling (Rp 140,902) | Rp 34,558 | + 308% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,000 Shilling (Rp 28,180) | Rp 30,035 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (Rp 28,696) | Rp 15,580 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,112 Shilling (Rp 93,042) | Rp 88,350 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Uganda | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Shilling (Rp 201,289) | Rp 216,012 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Shilling (Rp 201,289) | Rp 104,481 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (Rp 402,578) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,000 Shilling (Rp 483,093) | Rp 383,761 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (Rp 136,637) | Rp 162,937 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15,000 Shilling (Rp 60,387) | Rp 36,298 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (Rp 18,522) | Rp 40,791 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (Rp 16,103,112) | Rp 12,194,000 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (Rp 768) | Rp 2,029 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Shilling (Rp 402,578) | Rp 496,553 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,813 Shilling (Rp 55,609) | Rp 35,528 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 673 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia
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