Cost of living in Uganda compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uganda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,978 Shilling (¥821) | ¥1,145 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,887 Shilling (¥996) | ¥719 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,423 Shilling (¥515) | ¥437 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,145 Shilling (¥77) | ¥211 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,859 Shilling (¥281) | ¥282 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,626 Shilling (¥165) | ¥815 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,302 Shilling (¥404) | ¥951 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (¥615) | ¥984 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,071 Shilling (¥181) | ¥421 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (¥168) | ¥268 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (¥1,429) | ¥1,770 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,561 Shilling (¥163) | ¥217 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,254 Shilling (¥81) | ¥225 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uganda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,907,060 Shilling (¥139,605) | ¥194,768 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (¥63,363) | ¥126,641 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (¥7,513) | ¥21,178 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (¥89,329) | ¥142,258 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (¥33,623) | ¥80,836 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (¥7,146) | ¥13,643 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154,498 Shilling (¥5,520) | ¥3,988 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,296,120 Shilling (¥46,312) | ¥59,521 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 539,404 Shilling (¥19,274) | ¥17,809 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,788 Shilling (¥957) | ¥665 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,700 | - | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uganda | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (¥1,566) | ¥7,941 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (¥2,182) | ¥4,162 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 190,070 Shilling (¥6,791) | ¥7,471 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (¥5,350) | ¥15,388 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uganda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (¥1,338,397) | ¥2,576,380 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,903 Shilling (¥175) | ¥161 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (¥6,432) | ¥16,725 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uganda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,677 Shilling (¥346) | ¥1,370 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (¥314) | ¥1,955 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥3,523 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (¥1,442) | ¥2,205 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,096 Shilling (¥432) | ¥648 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,283 Shilling (¥510) | ¥409 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,125 Shilling (¥183) | ¥143 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (¥255) | ¥184 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52,183 Shilling (¥1,865) | ¥3,583 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uganda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,060 Shilling (¥2,360) | ¥4,280 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,641 Shilling (¥2,167) | ¥3,593 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (¥3,573) | ¥20,657 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,592 Shilling (¥4,988) | ¥6,242 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (¥1,213) | ¥1,034 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,041 Shilling (¥823) | ¥533 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (¥164) | ¥526 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (¥142,926) | ¥58,872 | + 143% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (¥7) | ¥41 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,643 Shilling (¥8,741) | ¥11,178 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,122 Shilling (¥683) | ¥554 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 38% cheaper than in Japan
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