Cost of living in Uganda compared to Iran
Currency:
Food | - 85% | |||
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Food in Uganda is 85% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Uganda | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18,923 Shilling (﷼ 203,892) | ﷼ 2,996,860 | - 93% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34,430 Shilling (﷼ 370,968) | ﷼ 3,023,770 | - 88% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,019 Shilling (﷼ 194,147) | ﷼ 1,146,410 | - 83% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,399 Shilling (﷼ 36,626) | ﷼ 307,904 | - 88% | |
12 eggs, large | 10,421 Shilling (﷼ 112,279) | ﷼ 740,166 | - 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,962 Shilling (﷼ 42,689) | ﷼ 310,157 | - 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,962 Shilling (﷼ 118,112) | ﷼ 1,069,110 | - 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,962 Shilling (﷼ 118,112) | ﷼ 455,865 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,924 Shilling (﷼ 42,279) | ﷼ 213,477 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,095 Shilling (﷼ 44,122) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,000 Shilling (﷼ 377,113) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4,753 Shilling (﷼ 51,217) | ﷼ 385,462 | - 87% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,002 Shilling (﷼ 43,121) | ﷼ 122,672 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 84% | |||
Housing in Uganda is 84% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Uganda | Iran | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,114,080 Shilling (﷼ 44,327,850) | ﷼ 302,151,000 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,500,000 Shilling (﷼ 37,711,341) | ﷼ 178,363,000 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 591,161 Shilling (﷼ 6,369,564) | ﷼ 96,111,700 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,660,000 Shilling (﷼ 39,435,288) | ﷼ 197,056,000 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ﷼ 150,561,000 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 150,000 Shilling (﷼ 1,616,200) | ﷼ 55,367,200 | - 97% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 60,000 Shilling (﷼ 646,480) | ﷼ 2,355,440 | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,200,000 Shilling (﷼ 12,929,603) | ﷼ 186,482,000 | - 93% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Shilling (﷼ 2,154,934) | ﷼ 153,738,000 | - 99% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18,000 Shilling (﷼ 193,944) | ﷼ 1,429,170 | - 86% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ﷼ 1,437,690 | - | |
Clothes | - 96% | |||
Clothes in Uganda is 96% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Uganda | Iran | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Shilling (﷼ 538,733) | ﷼ 18,490,800 | - 97% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Shilling (﷼ 646,480) | ﷼ 18,043,100 | - 96% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 365,222 Shilling (﷼ 3,935,146) | ﷼ 53,027,900 | - 93% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150,000 Shilling (﷼ 1,616,200) | ﷼ 30,880,400 | - 95% | |
Transportation | - 82% | |||
Transportation in Uganda is 82% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Uganda | Iran | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000,000 Shilling (﷼ 377,113,409) | ﷼ 19,630,300,000 | - 98% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,705 Shilling (﷼ 50,694) | ﷼ 48,341 | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 250,000 Shilling (﷼ 2,693,667) | ﷼ 6,414,280 | - 58% | |
Personal Care | - 90% | |||
Personal Care in Uganda is 90% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Uganda | Iran | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Shilling (﷼ 161,620) | ﷼ 1,960,390 | - 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25,000 Shilling (﷼ 269,367) | ﷼ 1,466,830 | - 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Shilling (﷼ 1,077,467) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8,000 Shilling (﷼ 86,197) | ﷼ 1,190,250 | - 93% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,000 Shilling (﷼ 107,747) | ﷼ 2,068,230 | - 95% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Shilling (﷼ 107,747) | ﷼ 1,653,670 | - 93% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,074 Shilling (﷼ 108,543) | ﷼ 476,542 | - 77% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5,000 Shilling (﷼ 53,873) | ﷼ 722,391 | - 93% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,000 Shilling (﷼ 484,860) | ﷼ 1,203,110 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 78% | |||
Entertainment in Uganda is 78% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Uganda | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75,370 Shilling (﷼ 812,081) | ﷼ 4,701,950 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 29,852 Shilling (﷼ 321,648) | ﷼ 1,215,890 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (﷼ 1,077,467) | ﷼ 8,069,760 | - 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 106,872 Shilling (﷼ 1,151,510) | ﷼ 12,401,600 | - 91% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24,345 Shilling (﷼ 262,307) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16,956 Shilling (﷼ 182,692) | ﷼ 1,470,860 | - 88% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,507 Shilling (﷼ 48,566) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ﷼ 337,871,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Shilling (﷼ 1,077) | ﷼ 11,042 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 252,870 Shilling (﷼ 2,724,591) | ﷼ 7,938,260 | - 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12,286 Shilling (﷼ 132,379) | ﷼ 1,467,460 | - 91% | |
TOTAL | - 85% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,121 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
Exchange rate:
10.775
IRR
/
UGX
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Cost of living in Uganda is 85% cheaper than in Iran
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