Cost of living in Uganda compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 23% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,340 Shilling (Rp 46,259) | Rp 62,389 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23,048 Shilling (Rp 86,400) | Rp 50,984 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,417 Shilling (Rp 39,051) | Rp 29,325 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,303 Shilling (Rp 12,380) | Rp 18,889 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,352 Shilling (Rp 20,062) | Rp 26,350 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,452 Shilling (Rp 12,939) | Rp 15,739 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16,849 Shilling (Rp 63,160) | Rp 69,458 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,148 Shilling (Rp 38,043) | Rp 39,153 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,470 Shilling (Rp 13,008) | Rp 19,538 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,066 Shilling (Rp 15,241) | Rp 30,210 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,574 Shilling (Rp 122,108) | Rp 433,415 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,549 Shilling (Rp 17,051) | Rp 15,764 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,901 Shilling (Rp 10,874) | Rp 14,528 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,927,490 Shilling (Rp 10,974,244) | Rp 13,652,300 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,284,370 Shilling (Rp 4,814,701) | Rp 7,261,930 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 626,070 Shilling (Rp 2,346,940) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,187,730 Shilling (Rp 4,452,428) | Rp 6,550,380 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 591,912 Shilling (Rp 2,218,893) | Rp 3,577,050 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (Rp 815,114) | Rp 660,848 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 124,582 Shilling (Rp 467,019) | Rp 281,571 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000,000 Shilling (Rp 3,748,687) | Rp 3,961,170 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 783,936 Shilling (Rp 2,938,731) | Rp 1,567,420 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,634 Shilling (Rp 81,100) | Rp 52,955 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 Shilling (Rp 112,461) | Rp 55,185 | + 104% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 42% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 71,360 Shilling (Rp 267,508) | Rp 658,752 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 90,870 Shilling (Rp 340,642) | Rp 531,171 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 119,333 Shilling (Rp 447,342) | Rp 1,095,930 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 175,528 Shilling (Rp 658,000) | Rp 911,737 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 23% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 28,175,800 Shilling (Rp 105,622,254) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,079 Shilling (Rp 15,292) | Rp 9,131 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 108,037 Shilling (Rp 404,997) | Rp 360,956 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 90% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13,346 Shilling (Rp 50,031) | Rp 32,065 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,372 Shilling (Rp 117,603) | Rp 138,988 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 166,452 Shilling (Rp 623,976) | Rp 257,547 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17,610 Shilling (Rp 66,014) | Rp 41,237 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,352 Shilling (Rp 72,544) | Rp 24,297 | + 199% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,246 Shilling (Rp 75,897) | Rp 30,182 | + 151% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,199 Shilling (Rp 30,735) | Rp 19,131 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,540 Shilling (Rp 17,017) | Rp 14,080 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,449 Shilling (Rp 84,154) | Rp 66,998 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,523 Shilling (Rp 200,641) | Rp 184,609 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39,777 Shilling (Rp 149,110) | Rp 105,675 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (Rp 262,408) | Rp 359,301 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75,195 Shilling (Rp 281,881) | Rp 433,102 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (Rp 71,715) | Rp 128,455 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,859 Shilling (Rp 33,208) | Rp 46,128 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,259 Shilling (Rp 15,967) | Rp 51,877 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 743,200 Shilling (Rp 2,786,024) | Rp 6,699,010 | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 365 Shilling (Rp 1,368) | Rp 1,406 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 199,952 Shilling (Rp 749,557) | Rp 588,150 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,687 Shilling (Rp 73,801) | Rp 22,910 | + 222% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia
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