Cost of living in Uganda compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uganda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,544 Shilling (¥290) | ¥1,027 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,550 Shilling (¥598) | ¥790 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17,922 Shilling (¥689) | ¥518 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,322 Shilling (¥89) | ¥219 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,820 Shilling (¥493) | ¥311 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,877 Shilling (¥187) | ¥564 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,029 Shilling (¥347) | ¥1,287 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,230 Shilling (¥355) | ¥611 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,924 Shilling (¥151) | ¥399 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,916 Shilling (¥150) | ¥307 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26,415 Shilling (¥1,015) | ¥1,249 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,954 Shilling (¥229) | ¥203 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,719 Shilling (¥143) | ¥177 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uganda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,654,100 Shilling (¥101,984) | ¥359,114 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,421,090 Shilling (¥54,605) | ¥174,960 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 485,983 Shilling (¥18,674) | ¥20,112 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,357,750 Shilling (¥90,597) | ¥167,408 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 700,000 Shilling (¥26,898) | ¥105,023 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 97,786 Shilling (¥3,757) | ¥13,280 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46,942 Shilling (¥1,804) | ¥4,420 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 785,800 Shilling (¥30,194) | ¥61,842 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 356,642 Shilling (¥13,704) | ¥10,283 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13,823 Shilling (¥531) | ¥1,221 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 Shilling (¥769) | ¥2,831 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uganda | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40,266 Shilling (¥1,547) | ¥8,396 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Shilling (¥2,306) | ¥5,233 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 237,881 Shilling (¥9,141) | ¥9,250 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 110,758 Shilling (¥4,256) | ¥12,490 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uganda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000,000 Shilling (¥1,344,875) | ¥3,004,620 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,440 Shilling (¥209) | ¥167 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 154,699 Shilling (¥5,944) | ¥8,534 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uganda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Shilling (¥576) | ¥1,575 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25,000 Shilling (¥961) | ¥2,993 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Shilling (¥1,921) | ¥6,000 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8,000 Shilling (¥307) | ¥1,337 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,000 Shilling (¥384) | ¥948 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Shilling (¥384) | ¥622 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,439 Shilling (¥171) | ¥223 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,439 Shilling (¥171) | ¥204 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40,000 Shilling (¥1,537) | ¥4,086 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uganda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 33,182 Shilling (¥1,275) | ¥5,118 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 29,852 Shilling (¥1,147) | ¥3,855 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (¥3,843) | ¥12,839 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178,030 Shilling (¥6,841) | ¥7,916 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24,345 Shilling (¥935) | ¥1,898 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16,956 Shilling (¥652) | ¥526 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,000 Shilling (¥154) | ¥631 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥35,175 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Shilling (¥4) | ¥52 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 250,872 Shilling (¥9,640) | ¥9,541 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,565 Shilling (¥368) | ¥578 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 989 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 45% cheaper than in Japan
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