- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uganda compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,567 Shilling (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 118 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20,265 Shilling (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 93 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,937 Shilling (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 63 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,208 Shilling (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 18 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,571 Shilling (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 30 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,537 Shilling (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52,829 Shilling (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 62 | + 347% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,407 Shilling (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 37 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,689 Shilling (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 22 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,959 Shilling (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53,767 Shilling (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 208 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,556 Shilling (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 24 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,048 Shilling (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 35% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,253,590 Shilling (Mex$ 22,224) | Mex$ 18,696 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,400,000 Shilling (Mex$ 12,539) | Mex$ 10,193 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 283,333 Shilling (Mex$ 1,480) | Mex$ 1,387 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,741,940 Shilling (Mex$ 14,326) | Mex$ 10,372 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,375,000 Shilling (Mex$ 7,184) | Mex$ 6,087 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (Mex$ 1,045) | Mex$ 1,289 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 146,533 Shilling (Mex$ 766) | Mex$ 385 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,435,290 Shilling (Mex$ 7,499) | Mex$ 8,409 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 475,019 Shilling (Mex$ 2,482) | Mex$ 1,945 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,385 Shilling (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 98 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42,796 Shilling (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 91 | + 146% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 31% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 100,302 Shilling (Mex$ 524) | Mex$ 832 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 88,643 Shilling (Mex$ 463) | Mex$ 661 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 147,200 Shilling (Mex$ 769) | Mex$ 1,403 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 214,095 Shilling (Mex$ 1,119) | Mex$ 1,199 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 31% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000,000 Shilling (Mex$ 365,726) | Mex$ 294,929 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,348 Shilling (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 18 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 155,000 Shilling (Mex$ 810) | Mex$ 520 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18,695 Shilling (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 78 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 45,000 Shilling (Mex$ 235) | Mex$ 178 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 55,333 Shilling (Mex$ 289) | Mex$ 560 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27,871 Shilling (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 65 | + 122% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,567 Shilling (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 49 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,050 Shilling (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 51 | + 146% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,719 Shilling (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 27 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,180 Shilling (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 27 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25,940 Shilling (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 129 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 37% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70,277 Shilling (Mex$ 367) | Mex$ 367 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,044 Shilling (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 137 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 157,327 Shilling (Mex$ 822) | Mex$ 1,142 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 110,795 Shilling (Mex$ 579) | Mex$ 693 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,488 Shilling (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 92 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,851 Shilling (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 51 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,196 Shilling (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 42 | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,992,520 Shilling (Mex$ 15,635) | Mex$ 9,901 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.90 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 359,236 Shilling (Mex$ 1,877) | Mex$ 651 | + 189% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14,679 Shilling (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 50 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,804 prices entered by 1,355 different people.
Cost of living in Uganda is 25% more expensive than in Mexico
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