- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uganda compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,951 Shilling (Rp 80,116) | Rp 65,531 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20,107 Shilling (Rp 76,888) | Rp 49,511 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15,120 Shilling (Rp 57,816) | Rp 30,885 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,380 Shilling (Rp 12,926) | Rp 18,934 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,623 Shilling (Rp 25,327) | Rp 22,695 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,214 Shilling (Rp 16,113) | Rp 14,388 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,181 Shilling (Rp 100,111) | Rp 60,646 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,562 Shilling (Rp 36,566) | Rp 37,954 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,066 Shilling (Rp 15,547) | Rp 18,653 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,818 Shilling (Rp 14,598) | Rp 31,286 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45,248 Shilling (Rp 173,021) | Rp 371,771 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,570 Shilling (Rp 17,473) | Rp 18,926 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,076 Shilling (Rp 11,761) | Rp 15,260 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,160,300 Shilling (Rp 15,908,468) | Rp 13,096,300 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,500,000 Shilling (Rp 5,735,813) | Rp 8,155,000 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 389,941 Shilling (Rp 1,491,086) | Rp 887,496 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,945,530 Shilling (Rp 11,263,339) | Rp 8,109,370 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,668,590 Shilling (Rp 6,380,480) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (Rp 831,463) | Rp 667,380 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 113,742 Shilling (Rp 434,935) | Rp 252,522 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,319,280 Shilling (Rp 5,044,762) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 765,709 Shilling (Rp 2,927,976) | Rp 1,628,720 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,624 Shilling (Rp 82,686) | Rp 59,625 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155,000 Shilling (Rp 592,701) | Rp 55,089 | + 976% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 65,101 Shilling (Rp 248,939) | Rp 659,239 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 109,219 Shilling (Rp 417,640) | Rp 428,524 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 159,705 Shilling (Rp 610,692) | Rp 1,009,670 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 219,386 Shilling (Rp 838,905) | Rp 936,471 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,222,200 Shilling (Rp 295,288,058) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,100 Shilling (Rp 15,678) | Rp 8,761 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113,443 Shilling (Rp 433,792) | Rp 382,650 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 99% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,706 Shilling (Rp 44,761) | Rp 24,611 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35,003 Shilling (Rp 133,846) | Rp 90,441 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling (Rp 352,620) | Rp 332,164 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18,643 Shilling (Rp 71,290) | Rp 45,296 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,604 Shilling (Rp 82,613) | Rp 23,390 | + 253% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,892 Shilling (Rp 87,536) | Rp 32,514 | + 169% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,028 Shilling (Rp 34,521) | Rp 15,188 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,070 Shilling (Rp 15,563) | Rp 12,682 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,706 Shilling (Rp 86,823) | Rp 81,236 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,353 Shilling (Rp 223,133) | Rp 211,083 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,859 Shilling (Rp 156,240) | Rp 99,257 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (Rp 267,671) | Rp 460,234 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132,152 Shilling (Rp 505,333) | Rp 497,062 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (Rp 73,153) | Rp 118,309 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,305 Shilling (Rp 43,228) | Rp 45,661 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,167 Shilling (Rp 19,757) | Rp 54,748 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,458,090 Shilling (Rp 9,399,429) | Rp 7,809,260 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Shilling (Rp 2,294) | Rp 1,846 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230,544 Shilling (Rp 881,571) | Rp 521,125 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,795 Shilling (Rp 94,811) | Rp 24,789 | + 282% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,124 prices entered by 360 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia
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