Cost of living in Uganda compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,340 Shilling (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 175 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22,950 Shilling (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 110 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,270 Shilling (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 55 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,278 Shilling (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 20 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,937 Shilling (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 33 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,397 Shilling (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 23 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27,276 Shilling (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 68 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,459 Shilling (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 40 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,270 Shilling (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 23 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,500 Shilling (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 22 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33,645 Shilling (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 224 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,653 Shilling (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 29 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,227 Shilling (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 27% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,724,870 Shilling (Mex$ 22,193) | Mex$ 18,839 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,063,260 Shilling (Mex$ 6,335) | Mex$ 8,676 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Shilling (Mex$ 1,192) | Mex$ 1,280 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,187,730 Shilling (Mex$ 7,076) | Mex$ 10,924 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000,000 Shilling (Mex$ 5,958) | Mex$ 5,644 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (Mex$ 1,192) | Mex$ 856 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 190,000 Shilling (Mex$ 1,132) | Mex$ 378 | + 199% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 890,815 Shilling (Mex$ 5,307) | Mex$ 7,492 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 727,296 Shilling (Mex$ 4,333) | Mex$ 1,937 | + 124% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,000 Shilling (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 100 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,323 Shilling (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 84 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 138,363 Shilling (Mex$ 824) | Mex$ 841 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Shilling (Mex$ 894) | Mex$ 618 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 112,259 Shilling (Mex$ 669) | Mex$ 1,519 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Shilling (Mex$ 1,192) | Mex$ 1,176 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 28,175,800 Shilling (Mex$ 167,869) | Mex$ 316,173 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,400 Shilling (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 108,037 Shilling (Mex$ 644) | Mex$ 497 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 39% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13,346 Shilling (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 82 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,607 Shilling (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 200 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 82,839 Shilling (Mex$ 494) | Mex$ 541 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17,610 Shilling (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 70 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,352 Shilling (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 48 | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,246 Shilling (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 56 | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,199 Shilling (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 29 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,540 Shilling (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 29 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,449 Shilling (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 186 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,523 Shilling (Mex$ 319) | Mex$ 347 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39,777 Shilling (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 139 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (Mex$ 417) | Mex$ 966 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75,195 Shilling (Mex$ 448) | Mex$ 660 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 113 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,859 Shilling (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 61 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,259 Shilling (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 40 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,719,330 Shilling (Mex$ 16,202) | Mex$ 9,614 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 365 Shilling (Mex$ 2.17) | Mex$ 1.91 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 199,952 Shilling (Mex$ 1,191) | Mex$ 889 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,687 Shilling (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 57 | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,575 prices entered by 1,414 different people.
Cost of living in Uganda is 12% more expensive than in Mexico
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