- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uganda compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,172 Shilling (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 119 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19,944 Shilling (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 95 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19,223 Shilling (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 65 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,482 Shilling (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,258 Shilling (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 31 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,580 Shilling (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 19 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,181 Shilling (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 61 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,557 Shilling (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 37 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,692 Shilling (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 23 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,834 Shilling (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 21 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,442 Shilling (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 223 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,646 Shilling (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 25 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,762 Shilling (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 39% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,545,270 Shilling (Mex$ 22,579) | Mex$ 19,409 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,620,520 Shilling (Mex$ 8,050) | Mex$ 10,034 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 389,941 Shilling (Mex$ 1,937) | Mex$ 1,594 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,945,530 Shilling (Mex$ 14,632) | Mex$ 11,223 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,668,590 Shilling (Mex$ 8,289) | Mex$ 6,408 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (Mex$ 1,080) | Mex$ 1,572 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 113,742 Shilling (Mex$ 565) | Mex$ 381 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,424,580 Shilling (Mex$ 7,077) | Mex$ 8,142 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 647,022 Shilling (Mex$ 3,214) | Mex$ 2,029 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,373 Shilling (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 102 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 110,000 Shilling (Mex$ 546) | Mex$ 79 | + 595% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 70,244 Shilling (Mex$ 349) | Mex$ 801 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 120,849 Shilling (Mex$ 600) | Mex$ 652 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 174,907 Shilling (Mex$ 869) | Mex$ 1,480 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 233,469 Shilling (Mex$ 1,160) | Mex$ 1,291 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 27% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,503,100 Shilling (Mex$ 494,299) | Mex$ 309,611 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,787 Shilling (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113,443 Shilling (Mex$ 564) | Mex$ 463 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 37% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,706 Shilling (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 77 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35,003 Shilling (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 173 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling (Mex$ 458) | Mex$ 532 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18,643 Shilling (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 68 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,604 Shilling (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 48 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,892 Shilling (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 52 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,300 Shilling (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 28 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,070 Shilling (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 28 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,706 Shilling (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 121 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 15% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,353 Shilling (Mex$ 290) | Mex$ 380 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,859 Shilling (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 137 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (Mex$ 348) | Mex$ 1,169 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132,152 Shilling (Mex$ 656) | Mex$ 730 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 102 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,305 Shilling (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 54 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,167 Shilling (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 44 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,414,540 Shilling (Mex$ 11,995) | Mex$ 10,330 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Shilling (Mex$ 2.98) | Mex$ 2.18 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 261,343 Shilling (Mex$ 1,298) | Mex$ 719 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,795 Shilling (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 52 | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,945 prices entered by 1,259 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 22% more expensive than in Mexico
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