- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uganda compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 2% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23,221 Shilling (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 116 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19,213 Shilling (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 92 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,365 Shilling (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 63 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,059 Shilling (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 18 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,931 Shilling (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 31 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,102 Shilling (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29,253 Shilling (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 60 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8,706 Shilling (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 37 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,489 Shilling (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 24 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,738 Shilling (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 21 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52,733 Shilling (Mex$ 268) | Mex$ 217 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,498 Shilling (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 25 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,995 Shilling (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 39% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,201,350 Shilling (Mex$ 21,363) | Mex$ 19,321 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,680,980 Shilling (Mex$ 13,632) | Mex$ 10,015 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 312,500 Shilling (Mex$ 1,589) | Mex$ 1,433 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,208,230 Shilling (Mex$ 16,313) | Mex$ 10,652 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,891,140 Shilling (Mex$ 9,616) | Mex$ 6,059 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 176,389 Shilling (Mex$ 897) | Mex$ 1,450 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 158,751 Shilling (Mex$ 807) | Mex$ 384 | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,413,630 Shilling (Mex$ 7,188) | Mex$ 8,190 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 514,606 Shilling (Mex$ 2,617) | Mex$ 2,053 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,468 Shilling (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 103 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42,796 Shilling (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 80 | + 172% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 36% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 84,459 Shilling (Mex$ 429) | Mex$ 832 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 85,162 Shilling (Mex$ 433) | Mex$ 656 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 160,799 Shilling (Mex$ 818) | Mex$ 1,476 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 222,065 Shilling (Mex$ 1,129) | Mex$ 1,294 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 11% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 68,113,200 Shilling (Mex$ 346,346) | Mex$ 297,543 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,699 Shilling (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 18 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113,443 Shilling (Mex$ 577) | Mex$ 513 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 15% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17,720 Shilling (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 77 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26,840 Shilling (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 186 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 53,309 Shilling (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 546 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20,887 Shilling (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 71 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,473 Shilling (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 48 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,585 Shilling (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 51 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,677 Shilling (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 28 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,122 Shilling (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 28 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24,722 Shilling (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 119 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62,652 Shilling (Mex$ 319) | Mex$ 366 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 42,196 Shilling (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 139 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 157,327 Shilling (Mex$ 800) | Mex$ 1,249 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 104,634 Shilling (Mex$ 532) | Mex$ 724 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,672 Shilling (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 100 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,153 Shilling (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 53 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,168 Shilling (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 44 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,705,020 Shilling (Mex$ 13,755) | Mex$ 10,209 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 300 Shilling (Mex$ 1.53) | Mex$ 2.42 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 370,140 Shilling (Mex$ 1,882) | Mex$ 698 | + 170% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14,589 Shilling (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 51 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,760 prices entered by 1,278 different people.
Cost of living in Uganda is 16% more expensive than in Mexico
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