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Cost of living in Uganda compared to Japan
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,672 Shilling (¥468) | ¥1,034 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 22,282 Shilling (¥665) | ¥720 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,794 Shilling (¥322) | ¥464 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,117 Shilling (¥93) | ¥200 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,308 Shilling (¥188) | ¥271 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,548 Shilling (¥106) | ¥640 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,308 Shilling (¥278) | ¥915 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,040 Shilling (¥300) | ¥613 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,630 Shilling (¥108) | ¥420 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,065 Shilling (¥121) | ¥267 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 36,507 Shilling (¥1,090) | ¥1,604 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,620 Shilling (¥138) | ¥209 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,042 Shilling (¥91) | ¥200 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,942,260 Shilling (¥87,854) | ¥256,284 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,346,300 Shilling (¥40,200) | ¥116,029 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380,323 Shilling (¥11,356) | ¥23,252 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,315,830 Shilling (¥39,290) | ¥120,733 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 591,912 Shilling (¥17,674) | ¥82,119 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (¥6,493) | ¥11,573 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 116,531 Shilling (¥3,480) | ¥4,112 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,140,900 Shilling (¥34,066) | ¥63,696 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 724,919 Shilling (¥21,646) | ¥16,934 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,634 Shilling (¥646) | ¥730 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155,000 Shilling (¥4,628) | ¥1,567 | + 195% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 67,264 Shilling (¥2,008) | ¥5,970 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 90,870 Shilling (¥2,713) | ¥3,940 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 146,358 Shilling (¥4,370) | ¥8,357 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 175,528 Shilling (¥5,241) | ¥12,795 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Shilling (¥895,778) | ¥2,848,210 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,116 Shilling (¥123) | ¥147 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 107,190 Shilling (¥3,201) | ¥12,471 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13,346 Shilling (¥399) | ¥1,279 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,372 Shilling (¥937) | ¥1,179 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling (¥2,753) | ¥5,268 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17,610 Shilling (¥526) | ¥643 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,352 Shilling (¥578) | ¥726 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,246 Shilling (¥605) | ¥490 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,199 Shilling (¥245) | ¥144 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,727 Shilling (¥111) | ¥208 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,400 Shilling (¥699) | ¥2,754 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,523 Shilling (¥1,598) | ¥4,233 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39,777 Shilling (¥1,188) | ¥3,266 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (¥2,090) | ¥10,578 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 92,686 Shilling (¥2,768) | ¥8,596 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (¥571) | ¥947 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,256 Shilling (¥276) | ¥488 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,349 Shilling (¥130) | ¥533 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,458,090 Shilling (¥73,397) | ¥56,871 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 365 Shilling (¥11) | ¥57 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 192,498 Shilling (¥5,748) | ¥9,818 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,795 Shilling (¥740) | ¥464 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 51% cheaper than in Japan
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