- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uganda compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 43% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23,221 Shilling (€5.30) | €13 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19,213 Shilling (€4.38) | €8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,365 Shilling (€3.28) | €4.32 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,059 Shilling (€0.70) | €1.28 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,931 Shilling (€1.35) | €3.86 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,102 Shilling (€0.94) | €2.20 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29,253 Shilling (€7) | €6 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8,706 Shilling (€1.99) | €2.02 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,489 Shilling (€0.80) | €1.32 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,738 Shilling (€0.85) | €1.35 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52,733 Shilling (€12) | €7 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,498 Shilling (€1.03) | €2.01 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,995 Shilling (€0.68) | €1.27 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 14% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,503,500 Shilling (€1,027) | €1,279 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,680,980 Shilling (€612) | €872 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 312,500 Shilling (€71) | €130 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,208,230 Shilling (€732) | €791 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,891,140 Shilling (€431) | €550 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 176,389 Shilling (€40) | €128 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 158,751 Shilling (€36) | €23 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,413,630 Shilling (€322) | €390 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 514,606 Shilling (€117) | €113 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,468 Shilling (€4.44) | €4.75 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42,796 Shilling (€10) | €10 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 56% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 84,459 Shilling (€19) | €85 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 85,162 Shilling (€19) | €35 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 160,799 Shilling (€37) | €91 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 222,065 Shilling (€51) | €120 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 28% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 68,113,200 Shilling (€15,539) | €20,246 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,699 Shilling (€0.84) | €1.49 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113,443 Shilling (€26) | €35 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 47% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17,720 Shilling (€4.04) | €9 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26,840 Shilling (€6) | €9 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 53,309 Shilling (€12) | €84 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20,887 Shilling (€4.77) | €4.99 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,473 Shilling (€3.76) | €3.43 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,585 Shilling (€4.70) | €3.08 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,677 Shilling (€1.75) | €2.21 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,122 Shilling (€1.17) | €2.02 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24,722 Shilling (€5.64) | €18 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 33% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62,652 Shilling (€14) | €32 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 42,196 Shilling (€10) | €17 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 157,327 Shilling (€36) | €67 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 104,634 Shilling (€24) | €63 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,672 Shilling (€3.58) | €9 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,153 Shilling (€2.32) | €1.58 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,168 Shilling (€1.18) | €4.99 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,705,020 Shilling (€617) | €479 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 300 Shilling (€0.07) | €0.24 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 370,140 Shilling (€84) | €59 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14,589 Shilling (€3.33) | €5.28 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 31% cheaper than in Italy
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