Cost of living in Uganda compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 40% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Uganda | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,978 Shilling (€5.73) | €17 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,887 Shilling (€7) | €9 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,423 Shilling (€3.60) | €5.02 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,653 Shilling (€0.41) | €1.29 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,859 Shilling (€1.96) | €3.76 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,626 Shilling (€1.15) | €2.61 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,302 Shilling (€2.82) | €7 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (€4.29) | €2.12 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,071 Shilling (€1.26) | €1.69 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (€1.17) | €1.32 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (€10) | €8 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,561 Shilling (€1.14) | €1.89 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,254 Shilling (€0.56) | €1.31 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 11% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Uganda | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,901,380 Shilling (€1,472) | €1,256 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (€442) | €847 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (€52) | €174 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (€624) | €840 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (€235) | €594 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (€50) | €137 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154,498 Shilling (€39) | €25 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,296,120 Shilling (€323) | €351 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 539,404 Shilling (€135) | €127 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,788 Shilling (€7) | €5.44 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €11 | - | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 62% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Uganda | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (€11) | €71 | - 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (€15) | €32 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 190,070 Shilling (€47) | €84 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (€37) | €115 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 13% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Uganda | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (€9,344) | €25,816 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,312 Shilling (€1.33) | €1.81 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (€45) | €36 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 29% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Uganda | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling (€2.12) | €9 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (€2.19) | €13 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €78 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (€10) | €5.45 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,096 Shilling (€3.02) | €3.22 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,283 Shilling (€3.56) | €2.90 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,125 Shilling (€1.28) | €1.79 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (€1.78) | €1.91 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52,183 Shilling (€13) | €18 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 21% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Uganda | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,060 Shilling (€16) | €38 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,641 Shilling (€15) | €17 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (€25) | €66 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,592 Shilling (€35) | €70 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (€8) | €9 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,041 Shilling (€5.75) | €1.77 | + 224% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (€1.15) | €5.09 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (€998) | €506 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (€0.05) | €0.26 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,643 Shilling (€61) | €48 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12,000 Shilling (€2.99) | €5.21 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,759 prices entered by 248 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Uganda is 24% cheaper than in Italy
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