Cost of living in Uganda compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,340 Shilling (¥356) | ¥975 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22,950 Shilling (¥662) | ¥718 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,270 Shilling (¥354) | ¥451 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,278 Shilling (¥123) | ¥214 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,937 Shilling (¥200) | ¥284 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,397 Shilling (¥127) | ¥501 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27,276 Shilling (¥787) | ¥1,246 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,459 Shilling (¥446) | ¥640 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,270 Shilling (¥210) | ¥381 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,500 Shilling (¥101) | ¥252 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33,645 Shilling (¥971) | ¥1,640 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,653 Shilling (¥134) | ¥221 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,227 Shilling (¥64) | ¥253 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,724,870 Shilling (¥107,479) | ¥182,340 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,063,260 Shilling (¥30,680) | ¥111,342 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Shilling (¥5,771) | ¥15,746 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,187,730 Shilling (¥34,271) | ¥127,445 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000,000 Shilling (¥28,855) | ¥86,552 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (¥5,771) | ¥11,000 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 190,000 Shilling (¥5,482) | ¥3,746 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 890,815 Shilling (¥25,704) | ¥39,892 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 727,296 Shilling (¥20,986) | ¥8,365 | + 151% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,000 Shilling (¥577) | ¥740 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,323 Shilling (¥500) | ¥2,216 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 138,363 Shilling (¥3,992) | ¥6,528 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Shilling (¥4,328) | ¥4,644 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 112,259 Shilling (¥3,239) | ¥7,685 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Shilling (¥5,771) | ¥13,013 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 28,175,800 Shilling (¥812,999) | ¥2,936,380 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,400 Shilling (¥98) | ¥138 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 108,037 Shilling (¥3,117) | ¥9,348 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13,346 Shilling (¥385) | ¥1,406 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,607 Shilling (¥681) | ¥929 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 82,839 Shilling (¥2,390) | ¥8,740 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17,610 Shilling (¥508) | ¥554 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,352 Shilling (¥558) | ¥669 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,246 Shilling (¥584) | ¥516 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,199 Shilling (¥237) | ¥191 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,540 Shilling (¥131) | ¥238 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,449 Shilling (¥648) | ¥2,573 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,523 Shilling (¥1,544) | ¥3,363 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39,777 Shilling (¥1,148) | ¥3,583 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (¥2,020) | ¥16,766 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75,195 Shilling (¥2,170) | ¥6,023 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (¥552) | ¥809 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,859 Shilling (¥256) | ¥500 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,259 Shilling (¥123) | ¥491 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,719,330 Shilling (¥78,465) | ¥47,822 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 365 Shilling (¥11) | ¥26 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 199,952 Shilling (¥5,770) | ¥8,220 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,687 Shilling (¥568) | ¥491 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 49% cheaper than in Japan
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