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Cost of living in Uganda compared to Italy
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 46% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,672 Shilling (€3.72) | €13 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 22,282 Shilling (€5.29) | €8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,794 Shilling (€2.56) | €4.40 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,117 Shilling (€0.74) | €1.25 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,308 Shilling (€1.50) | €3.41 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,548 Shilling (€0.84) | €2.11 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,308 Shilling (€2.21) | €7 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,040 Shilling (€2.38) | €1.93 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,630 Shilling (€0.86) | €1.32 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,065 Shilling (€0.96) | €1.35 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 36,507 Shilling (€9) | €8 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,620 Shilling (€1.10) | €1.90 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,042 Shilling (€0.72) | €1.07 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 23% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,942,260 Shilling (€698) | €1,316 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,346,300 Shilling (€319) | €898 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380,323 Shilling (€90) | €132 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,315,830 Shilling (€312) | €807 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 591,912 Shilling (€140) | €543 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (€52) | €134 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 116,531 Shilling (€28) | €24 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,140,900 Shilling (€271) | €391 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 724,919 Shilling (€172) | €110 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,634 Shilling (€5.13) | €4.37 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155,000 Shilling (€37) | €10 | + 273% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 54% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 67,264 Shilling (€16) | €82 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 90,870 Shilling (€22) | €31 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 146,358 Shilling (€35) | €96 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 175,528 Shilling (€42) | €116 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 40% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Shilling (€7,117) | €22,404 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,116 Shilling (€0.98) | €1.55 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 107,190 Shilling (€25) | €35 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 33% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13,346 Shilling (€3.17) | €8 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,372 Shilling (€7) | €9 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling (€22) | €86 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17,610 Shilling (€4.18) | €5.30 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,352 Shilling (€4.59) | €3.35 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,246 Shilling (€4.80) | €3.21 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,199 Shilling (€1.94) | €1.98 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,727 Shilling (€0.88) | €1.81 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,400 Shilling (€5.55) | €18 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 43% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,523 Shilling (€13) | €36 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39,777 Shilling (€9) | €17 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (€17) | €71 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 92,686 Shilling (€22) | €67 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (€4.54) | €9 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,256 Shilling (€2.20) | €1.63 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,349 Shilling (€1.03) | €5.25 | - 80% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,458,090 Shilling (€583) | €434 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 365 Shilling (€0.09) | €0.19 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 192,498 Shilling (€46) | €69 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,795 Shilling (€5.88) | €5.43 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,546 prices entered by 750 different people.
Cost of living in Uganda is 38% cheaper than in Italy
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