Cost of living in Uganda compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uganda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Shilling (¥932) | ¥1,025 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,000 Shilling (¥932) | ¥723 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,181 Shilling (¥342) | ¥519 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,463 Shilling (¥129) | ¥197 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,000 Shilling (¥224) | ¥316 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,408 Shilling (¥90) | ¥629 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,000 Shilling (¥969) | ¥962 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,000 Shilling (¥447) | ¥902 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,000 Shilling (¥112) | ¥574 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Shilling (¥149) | ¥285 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (¥1,491) | ¥1,208 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,000 Shilling (¥186) | ¥184 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,545 Shilling (¥95) | ¥206 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uganda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,969,500 Shilling (¥185,272) | ¥326,267 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000,000 Shilling (¥74,563) | ¥171,772 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Shilling (¥14,913) | ¥28,488 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Shilling (¥111,845) | ¥157,603 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,500,000 Shilling (¥55,923) | ¥82,713 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250,000 Shilling (¥9,320) | ¥24,082 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,000 Shilling (¥1,305) | ¥4,699 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 650,000 Shilling (¥24,233) | ¥47,482 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 Shilling (¥29,825) | ¥32,093 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Shilling (¥1,118) | ¥1,313 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,878 | - | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uganda | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (¥1,633) | ¥6,136 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (¥2,276) | ¥5,199 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 Shilling (¥6,711) | ¥8,989 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Shilling (¥7,456) | ¥13,588 | - 45% | |
| 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 | 37,457,000 Shilling (¥1,396,462) | ¥2,700,660 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,415 Shilling (¥239) | ¥165 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (¥6,711) | ¥10,143 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uganda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling (¥317) | ¥2,497 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (¥328) | ¥1,967 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Shilling (¥1,864) | ¥5,380 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (¥1,505) | ¥650 | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Shilling (¥466) | ¥938 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,000 Shilling (¥1,305) | ¥702 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,000 Shilling (¥261) | ¥218 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (¥266) | ¥216 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,112 Shilling (¥862) | ¥3,927 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uganda | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Shilling (¥1,864) | ¥4,141 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Shilling (¥1,864) | ¥3,600 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (¥3,728) | ¥4,000 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,000 Shilling (¥4,474) | ¥5,993 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (¥1,265) | ¥984 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15,000 Shilling (¥559) | ¥472 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (¥172) | ¥575 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (¥149,127) | ¥101,122 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (¥7) | ¥52 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Shilling (¥3,728) | ¥9,280 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,813 Shilling (¥515) | ¥592 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 812 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Uganda is 37% cheaper than in Japan
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