- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uganda compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,172 Shilling (¥681) | ¥1,054 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19,944 Shilling (¥612) | ¥698 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19,223 Shilling (¥590) | ¥436 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,482 Shilling (¥107) | ¥205 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,258 Shilling (¥254) | ¥285 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,580 Shilling (¥141) | ¥777 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,181 Shilling (¥804) | ¥910 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,557 Shilling (¥324) | ¥697 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,692 Shilling (¥113) | ¥414 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,834 Shilling (¥118) | ¥265 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,442 Shilling (¥1,457) | ¥1,538 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,646 Shilling (¥143) | ¥203 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,762 Shilling (¥116) | ¥198 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,545,270 Shilling (¥139,588) | ¥231,808 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,620,520 Shilling (¥49,767) | ¥125,591 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 389,941 Shilling (¥11,975) | ¥21,159 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,945,530 Shilling (¥90,459) | ¥113,754 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,668,590 Shilling (¥51,244) | ¥74,885 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (¥6,678) | ¥12,611 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 113,742 Shilling (¥3,493) | ¥4,134 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,424,580 Shilling (¥43,750) | ¥55,558 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 647,022 Shilling (¥19,870) | ¥16,830 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,373 Shilling (¥963) | ¥693 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155,000 Shilling (¥4,760) | ¥1,827 | + 161% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 70,244 Shilling (¥2,157) | ¥6,829 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 120,849 Shilling (¥3,711) | ¥4,215 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 174,907 Shilling (¥5,372) | ¥8,321 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 233,469 Shilling (¥7,170) | ¥13,972 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,503,100 Shilling (¥3,055,807) | ¥2,590,890 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,787 Shilling (¥116) | ¥145 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113,443 Shilling (¥3,484) | ¥11,257 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,706 Shilling (¥359) | ¥1,278 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35,003 Shilling (¥1,075) | ¥1,016 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling (¥2,832) | ¥3,622 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18,643 Shilling (¥573) | ¥630 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,604 Shilling (¥663) | ¥707 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,892 Shilling (¥703) | ¥455 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,300 Shilling (¥286) | ¥137 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,070 Shilling (¥125) | ¥217 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,706 Shilling (¥697) | ¥2,939 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,353 Shilling (¥1,792) | ¥4,035 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,859 Shilling (¥1,255) | ¥3,358 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (¥2,150) | ¥12,964 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132,152 Shilling (¥4,058) | ¥8,046 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (¥588) | ¥880 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,305 Shilling (¥347) | ¥491 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,167 Shilling (¥159) | ¥560 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,458,090 Shilling (¥75,490) | ¥49,094 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Shilling (¥18) | ¥56 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230,544 Shilling (¥7,080) | ¥10,296 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,795 Shilling (¥761) | ¥468 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,225 prices entered by 358 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 35% cheaper than in Japan
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