Cost of living in Uganda compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,617 Shilling (¥603) | ¥981 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,864 Shilling (¥857) | ¥700 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,117 Shilling (¥403) | ¥414 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,221 Shilling (¥130) | ¥205 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,722 Shilling (¥207) | ¥251 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,320 Shilling (¥440) | ¥659 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,607 Shilling (¥572) | ¥964 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (¥529) | ¥743 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,624 Shilling (¥142) | ¥391 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,502 Shilling (¥138) | ¥296 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33,551 Shilling (¥1,032) | ¥1,420 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,680 Shilling (¥144) | ¥178 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,233 Shilling (¥69) | ¥217 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,545,470 Shilling (¥78,282) | ¥299,320 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (¥54,535) | ¥164,446 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (¥6,466) | ¥21,056 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (¥76,884) | ¥150,152 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (¥28,939) | ¥78,123 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (¥6,151) | ¥11,902 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200,000 Shilling (¥6,151) | ¥4,118 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 819,473 Shilling (¥25,202) | ¥70,060 | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 683,292 Shilling (¥21,014) | ¥12,705 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28,098 Shilling (¥864) | ¥794 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Shilling (¥308) | ¥2,406 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 47,657 Shilling (¥1,466) | ¥7,319 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 102,550 Shilling (¥3,154) | ¥4,417 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 117,436 Shilling (¥3,612) | ¥8,375 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (¥4,605) | ¥13,139 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (¥1,151,932) | ¥2,627,120 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,971 Shilling (¥122) | ¥135 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (¥5,536) | ¥10,272 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 Shilling (¥215) | ¥1,148 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,921 Shilling (¥582) | ¥1,229 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 72,167 Shilling (¥2,219) | ¥5,176 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 50,000 Shilling (¥1,538) | ¥803 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,255 Shilling (¥438) | ¥611 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,505 Shilling (¥477) | ¥528 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,328 Shilling (¥195) | ¥152 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,815 Shilling (¥271) | ¥258 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55,648 Shilling (¥1,711) | ¥3,156 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Shilling (¥1,538) | ¥3,672 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58,345 Shilling (¥1,794) | ¥3,638 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (¥3,075) | ¥16,372 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 86,515 Shilling (¥2,661) | ¥6,066 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27,980 Shilling (¥860) | ¥1,131 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18,990 Shilling (¥584) | ¥435 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Shilling (¥154) | ¥548 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,940,370 Shilling (¥121,180) | ¥55,862 | + 117% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 180 Shilling (¥6) | ¥53 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 155,050 Shilling (¥4,768) | ¥9,625 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,122 Shilling (¥588) | ¥530 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,005 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 45% cheaper than in Japan
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