Cost of living in Uganda compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,248 Shilling (Rp 86,823) | Rp 48,924 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,504 Shilling (Rp 122,948) | Rp 55,115 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,237 Shilling (Rp 51,660) | Rp 32,165 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,221 Shilling (Rp 16,474) | Rp 20,580 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,722 Shilling (Rp 26,234) | Rp 25,337 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,193 Shilling (Rp 59,290) | Rp 17,064 | + 247% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,607 Shilling (Rp 72,614) | Rp 61,721 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (Rp 67,138) | Rp 37,576 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,624 Shilling (Rp 18,045) | Rp 19,651 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,499 Shilling (Rp 17,558) | Rp 33,333 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33,551 Shilling (Rp 130,935) | Rp 374,037 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,000 Shilling (Rp 19,514) | Rp 18,761 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,594 Shilling (Rp 10,124) | Rp 18,326 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,545,470 Shilling (Rp 9,933,887) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,489,930 Shilling (Rp 5,814,563) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 265,828 Shilling (Rp 1,037,414) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (Rp 9,756,437) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,219,430 Shilling (Rp 4,758,917) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (Rp 780,515) | Rp 979,539 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200,000 Shilling (Rp 780,515) | Rp 329,516 | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 781,254 Shilling (Rp 3,048,902) | Rp 4,258,580 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 683,292 Shilling (Rp 2,666,598) | Rp 2,125,490 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28,098 Shilling (Rp 109,655) | Rp 66,640 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Shilling (Rp 39,026) | Rp 68,439 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 31% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 49,458 Shilling (Rp 193,012) | Rp 680,041 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 102,550 Shilling (Rp 400,209) | Rp 424,371 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 121,263 Shilling (Rp 473,238) | Rp 1,071,420 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 176,174 Shilling (Rp 687,532) | Rp 1,116,540 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Shilling (Rp 156,102,986) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,998 Shilling (Rp 15,601) | Rp 8,926 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (Rp 702,463) | Rp 228,023 | + 208% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 57% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 Shilling (Rp 27,318) | Rp 23,270 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,921 Shilling (Rp 73,842) | Rp 59,151 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 72,167 Shilling (Rp 281,638) | Rp 256,292 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 50,000 Shilling (Rp 195,129) | Rp 80,956 | + 141% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,255 Shilling (Rp 55,631) | Rp 22,650 | + 146% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,505 Shilling (Rp 60,509) | Rp 44,295 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,328 Shilling (Rp 24,694) | Rp 22,030 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,815 Shilling (Rp 34,402) | Rp 12,336 | + 179% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,660 Shilling (Rp 76,725) | Rp 89,053 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Shilling (Rp 195,129) | Rp 176,169 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58,345 Shilling (Rp 227,695) | Rp 105,763 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (Rp 390,257) | Rp 650,328 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 86,515 Shilling (Rp 337,631) | Rp 361,319 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27,980 Shilling (Rp 109,194) | Rp 133,391 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18,990 Shilling (Rp 74,110) | Rp 36,857 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Shilling (Rp 19,513) | Rp 48,318 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,940,370 Shilling (Rp 15,377,588) | Rp 8,519,630 | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 180 Shilling (Rp 702) | Rp 1,787 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 155,050 Shilling (Rp 605,094) | Rp 604,695 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,122 Shilling (Rp 74,627) | Rp 28,321 | + 164% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 982 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia
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