Cost of living in Uganda compared to Italy
Currency:
Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Uganda is 43% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Uganda | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18,923 Shilling (€4.49) | €17 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34,430 Shilling (€8) | €10 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,019 Shilling (€4.28) | €5.52 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,399 Shilling (€0.81) | €1.48 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | 10,421 Shilling (€2.47) | €3.71 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,962 Shilling (€0.94) | €3.03 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,962 Shilling (€2.60) | €7 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,962 Shilling (€2.60) | €2.27 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,924 Shilling (€0.93) | €1.75 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,095 Shilling (€0.97) | €1.56 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,000 Shilling (€8) | €7 | + 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4,753 Shilling (€1.13) | €2.30 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,002 Shilling (€0.95) | €1.74 | - 45% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Uganda is 35% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Uganda | Italy | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,114,080 Shilling (€977) | €1,937 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,500,000 Shilling (€831) | €1,271 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 591,161 Shilling (€140) | €198 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,660,000 Shilling (€869) | €1,175 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €797 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 150,000 Shilling (€36) | €130 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 60,000 Shilling (€14) | €26 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,200,000 Shilling (€285) | €335 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Shilling (€47) | €132 | - 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18,000 Shilling (€4.27) | €7 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €11 | - | |
Clothes | - 60% | |||
Clothes in Uganda is 60% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Uganda | Italy | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Shilling (€12) | €77 | - 85% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Shilling (€14) | €34 | - 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 365,222 Shilling (€87) | €90 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150,000 Shilling (€36) | €117 | - 70% | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Uganda is about the same as in Italy | ||||
Uganda | Italy | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000,000 Shilling (€8,310) | €30,879 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,705 Shilling (€1.12) | €1.84 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 250,000 Shilling (€59) | €37 | + 61% | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in Uganda is 55% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Uganda | Italy | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Shilling (€3.56) | €10 | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25,000 Shilling (€5.94) | €10 | - 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Shilling (€24) | €105 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8,000 Shilling (€1.90) | €6 | - 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,000 Shilling (€2.37) | €4.20 | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Shilling (€2.37) | €3.51 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,074 Shilling (€2.39) | €3.36 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5,000 Shilling (€1.19) | €2.90 | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,000 Shilling (€11) | €20 | - 46% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Uganda is 52% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Uganda | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75,370 Shilling (€18) | €39 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 29,852 Shilling (€7) | €19 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (€24) | €78 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 106,872 Shilling (€25) | €75 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24,345 Shilling (€5.78) | €10 | - 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16,956 Shilling (€4.03) | €1.81 | + 123% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,507 Shilling (€1.07) | €5.39 | - 80% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €830 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Shilling (€0.02) | €0.34 | - 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 252,870 Shilling (€60) | €56 | + 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12,286 Shilling (€2.92) | €6 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,547 prices entered by 211 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Uganda is 35% cheaper than in Italy
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