- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uganda compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,172 Shilling (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 119 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19,944 Shilling (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 94 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19,223 Shilling (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 66 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,482 Shilling (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,258 Shilling (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 31 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,580 Shilling (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 20 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,181 Shilling (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 62 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,557 Shilling (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 38 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,692 Shilling (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,834 Shilling (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,442 Shilling (Mex$ 258) | Mex$ 223 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,646 Shilling (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 25 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,762 Shilling (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 62% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,545,270 Shilling (Mex$ 24,722) | Mex$ 19,574 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,620,520 Shilling (Mex$ 8,814) | Mex$ 10,195 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 389,941 Shilling (Mex$ 2,121) | Mex$ 1,590 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,945,530 Shilling (Mex$ 16,021) | Mex$ 11,938 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,668,590 Shilling (Mex$ 9,076) | Mex$ 6,753 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (Mex$ 1,183) | Mex$ 1,354 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 113,742 Shilling (Mex$ 619) | Mex$ 381 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,424,580 Shilling (Mex$ 7,748) | Mex$ 8,039 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 647,022 Shilling (Mex$ 3,519) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,373 Shilling (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 105 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155,000 Shilling (Mex$ 843) | Mex$ 87 | + 873% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 70,244 Shilling (Mex$ 382) | Mex$ 811 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 120,849 Shilling (Mex$ 657) | Mex$ 667 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 174,907 Shilling (Mex$ 951) | Mex$ 1,489 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 233,469 Shilling (Mex$ 1,270) | Mex$ 1,283 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 37% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,503,100 Shilling (Mex$ 541,211) | Mex$ 313,588 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,787 Shilling (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 19 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113,443 Shilling (Mex$ 617) | Mex$ 464 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 50% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,706 Shilling (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 75 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35,003 Shilling (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 189 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling (Mex$ 502) | Mex$ 548 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18,643 Shilling (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 70 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,604 Shilling (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 48 | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,892 Shilling (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 54 | + 131% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,300 Shilling (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 27 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,070 Shilling (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 30 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,706 Shilling (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 124 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,353 Shilling (Mex$ 317) | Mex$ 378 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,859 Shilling (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 136 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (Mex$ 381) | Mex$ 1,204 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132,152 Shilling (Mex$ 719) | Mex$ 742 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 103 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,305 Shilling (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 54 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,167 Shilling (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 44 | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,414,540 Shilling (Mex$ 13,133) | Mex$ 10,271 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Shilling (Mex$ 3.26) | Mex$ 2.28 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230,544 Shilling (Mex$ 1,254) | Mex$ 724 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,795 Shilling (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 52 | + 158% | |
| 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 10,758 prices entered by 1,221 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 35% more expensive than in Mexico
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