- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uganda compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 42% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,898 Shilling (€4.84) | €13 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19,917 Shilling (€4.40) | €8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,510 Shilling (€3.21) | €4.32 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,414 Shilling (€0.75) | €1.30 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,701 Shilling (€1.48) | €3.72 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,200 Shilling (€0.93) | €2.27 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36,088 Shilling (€8) | €6 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,039 Shilling (€2.00) | €1.99 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,709 Shilling (€0.82) | €1.33 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,624 Shilling (€0.80) | €1.31 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66,659 Shilling (€15) | €7 | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,555 Shilling (€1.01) | €2.04 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,319 Shilling (€0.73) | €1.21 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 26% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,541,810 Shilling (€1,003) | €1,348 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,053,330 Shilling (€454) | €887 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 366,667 Shilling (€81) | €124 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,796,810 Shilling (€618) | €812 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Shilling (€221) | €570 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 233,333 Shilling (€52) | €112 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 141,467 Shilling (€31) | €23 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,367,180 Shilling (€302) | €372 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 439,167 Shilling (€97) | €117 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18,117 Shilling (€4.00) | €4.62 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42,796 Shilling (€9) | €10 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 72% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 72% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 61,660 Shilling (€14) | €84 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 50,000 Shilling (€11) | €35 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 135,818 Shilling (€30) | €93 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 191,250 Shilling (€42) | €120 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 35% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,500,000 Shilling (€4,970) | €20,103 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,265 Shilling (€0.72) | €1.49 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 155,000 Shilling (€34) | €35 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 72% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,232 Shilling (€3.36) | €9 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 17,657 Shilling (€3.90) | €10 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 34,496 Shilling (€8) | €80 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15,000 Shilling (€3.31) | €4.85 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,949 Shilling (€1.76) | €3.48 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Shilling (€1.10) | €3.56 | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,330 Shilling (€1.18) | €2.21 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,365 Shilling (€1.19) | €1.99 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,048 Shilling (€2.66) | €18 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 39% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,628 Shilling (€15) | €32 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39,913 Shilling (€9) | €17 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 88,132 Shilling (€19) | €68 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 93,069 Shilling (€21) | €63 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,055 Shilling (€4.43) | €8 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,711 Shilling (€2.37) | €1.56 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,679 Shilling (€1.25) | €4.94 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,839,310 Shilling (€627) | €482 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 351 Shilling (€0.08) | €0.24 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 237,510 Shilling (€52) | €59 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20,947 Shilling (€4.63) | €5.26 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 39% cheaper than in Italy
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