- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uganda compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,172 Shilling (€5.05) | €13 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19,944 Shilling (€4.54) | €8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19,223 Shilling (€4.38) | €4.46 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,482 Shilling (€0.79) | €1.28 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,258 Shilling (€1.88) | €3.89 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,580 Shilling (€1.04) | €2.21 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,181 Shilling (€5.96) | €6 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,557 Shilling (€2.40) | €2.08 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,692 Shilling (€0.84) | €1.36 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,834 Shilling (€0.87) | €1.38 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,442 Shilling (€11) | €7 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,646 Shilling (€1.06) | €1.95 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,762 Shilling (€0.86) | €1.24 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 12% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,545,270 Shilling (€1,035) | €1,288 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,620,520 Shilling (€369) | €873 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 389,941 Shilling (€89) | €135 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,945,530 Shilling (€671) | €773 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,668,590 Shilling (€380) | €531 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (€50) | €133 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 113,742 Shilling (€26) | €23 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,424,580 Shilling (€324) | €396 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 647,022 Shilling (€147) | €114 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,373 Shilling (€7) | €4.50 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 110,000 Shilling (€25) | €10 | + 157% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 45% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 70,244 Shilling (€16) | €86 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 120,849 Shilling (€28) | €34 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 174,907 Shilling (€40) | €92 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 233,469 Shilling (€53) | €116 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 18% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,503,100 Shilling (€22,653) | €20,115 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,787 Shilling (€0.86) | €1.51 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113,443 Shilling (€26) | €36 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,706 Shilling (€2.66) | €9 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35,003 Shilling (€8) | €10 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling (€21) | €84 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18,643 Shilling (€4.24) | €5.19 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,604 Shilling (€4.92) | €3.60 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,892 Shilling (€5.21) | €3.07 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,300 Shilling (€2.12) | €2.32 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,070 Shilling (€0.93) | €2.02 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,706 Shilling (€5.17) | €18 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 34% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,353 Shilling (€13) | €33 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,859 Shilling (€9) | €17 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (€16) | €67 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132,152 Shilling (€30) | €64 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (€4.36) | €9 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,305 Shilling (€2.57) | €1.58 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,167 Shilling (€1.18) | €4.93 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,414,540 Shilling (€550) | €454 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Shilling (€0.14) | €0.24 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 261,343 Shilling (€59) | €59 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,164 Shilling (€5.50) | €5.31 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,173 prices entered by 830 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 26% cheaper than in Italy
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