Cost of living in Uganda compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Uganda | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,978 Shilling (Rp 93,879) | Rp 61,205 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,887 Shilling (Rp 113,936) | Rp 48,353 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,423 Shilling (Rp 58,929) | Rp 29,046 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,145 Shilling (Rp 8,765) | Rp 21,836 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,859 Shilling (Rp 32,108) | Rp 22,834 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,626 Shilling (Rp 18,901) | Rp 14,630 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,302 Shilling (Rp 46,175) | Rp 66,405 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (Rp 70,287) | Rp 43,134 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,071 Shilling (Rp 20,717) | Rp 18,263 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (Rp 19,170) | Rp 34,771 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (Rp 163,426) | Rp 406,659 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,561 Shilling (Rp 18,636) | Rp 17,291 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,254 Shilling (Rp 9,209) | Rp 16,247 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Uganda | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,907,060 Shilling (Rp 15,962,916) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (Rp 7,245,100) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (Rp 859,006) | Rp 801,210 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (Rp 10,214,148) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (Rp 3,844,593) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (Rp 817,132) | Rp 505,106 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154,498 Shilling (Rp 631,226) | Rp 237,062 | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,296,120 Shilling (Rp 5,295,505) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 539,404 Shilling (Rp 2,203,821) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,788 Shilling (Rp 109,447) | Rp 57,323 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 95,242 | - | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 50% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Uganda | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (Rp 179,007) | Rp 648,513 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (Rp 249,469) | Rp 480,172 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 190,070 Shilling (Rp 776,561) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (Rp 611,787) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 16% 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 153,036,540) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,903 Shilling (Rp 20,031) | Rp 9,337 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (Rp 735,419) | Rp 419,026 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Uganda | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,677 Shilling (Rp 39,535) | Rp 19,709 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (Rp 35,905) | Rp 89,583 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 204,790 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (Rp 164,914) | Rp 108,192 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,096 Shilling (Rp 49,419) | Rp 22,334 | + 121% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,283 Shilling (Rp 58,354) | Rp 30,094 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,125 Shilling (Rp 20,939) | Rp 22,886 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (Rp 29,123) | Rp 11,284 | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52,183 Shilling (Rp 213,203) | Rp 119,565 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Uganda | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,060 Shilling (Rp 269,897) | Rp 261,585 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,641 Shilling (Rp 247,756) | Rp 99,216 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (Rp 408,566) | Rp 251,127 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,592 Shilling (Rp 570,325) | Rp 573,242 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (Rp 138,669) | Rp 159,890 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,041 Shilling (Rp 94,137) | Rp 39,869 | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (Rp 18,798) | Rp 65,361 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (Rp 16,342,637) | Rp 10,724,300 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (Rp 779) | Rp 2,093 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,643 Shilling (Rp 999,528) | Rp 509,555 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,122 Shilling (Rp 78,128) | Rp 32,683 | + 139% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia
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