Cost of living in Uganda compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,617 Shilling (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 225 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,864 Shilling (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 121 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,117 Shilling (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 54 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,221 Shilling (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,722 Shilling (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 35 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,320 Shilling (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 23 | + 254% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,607 Shilling (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 69 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 41 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,494 Shilling (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 24 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,502 Shilling (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 24 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33,551 Shilling (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 225 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,680 Shilling (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 30 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,233 Shilling (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 47% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,919,260 Shilling (Mex$ 22,023) | Mex$ 19,064 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (Mex$ 9,964) | Mex$ 8,567 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (Mex$ 1,181) | Mex$ 965 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (Mex$ 14,048) | Mex$ 10,122 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (Mex$ 5,288) | Mex$ 5,194 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (Mex$ 1,124) | Mex$ 683 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200,000 Shilling (Mex$ 1,124) | Mex$ 384 | + 192% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 819,473 Shilling (Mex$ 4,605) | Mex$ 6,628 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 683,292 Shilling (Mex$ 3,840) | Mex$ 2,060 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28,098 Shilling (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 98 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Shilling (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 93 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 32% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 47,657 Shilling (Mex$ 268) | Mex$ 855 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 102,550 Shilling (Mex$ 576) | Mex$ 666 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 117,436 Shilling (Mex$ 660) | Mex$ 1,518 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (Mex$ 841) | Mex$ 1,136 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 26% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (Mex$ 210,477) | Mex$ 360,069 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,971 Shilling (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (Mex$ 1,011) | Mex$ 554 | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 Shilling (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 75 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,921 Shilling (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 190 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 72,167 Shilling (Mex$ 406) | Mex$ 547 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 50,000 Shilling (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 78 | + 258% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,255 Shilling (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 49 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,505 Shilling (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 57 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,328 Shilling (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 31 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,815 Shilling (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 29 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55,648 Shilling (Mex$ 313) | Mex$ 181 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Shilling (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 286 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58,345 Shilling (Mex$ 328) | Mex$ 149 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (Mex$ 562) | Mex$ 792 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 86,515 Shilling (Mex$ 486) | Mex$ 670 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27,980 Shilling (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 123 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18,990 Shilling (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 71 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Shilling (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 40 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,940,370 Shilling (Mex$ 22,142) | Mex$ 11,223 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 180 Shilling (Mex$ 1.01) | Mex$ 3.18 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 155,050 Shilling (Mex$ 871) | Mex$ 962 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,122 Shilling (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 62 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 13,551 prices entered by 1,259 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 19% more expensive than in Mexico
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