Cost of living in Uganda compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 32% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Uganda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,228 Shilling (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 289 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37,610 Shilling (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 155 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,645 Shilling (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 72 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,028 Shilling (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 27 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,193 Shilling (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 46 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,513 Shilling (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 27 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,938 Shilling (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 93 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,000 Shilling (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 49 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,513 Shilling (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 34 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,978 Shilling (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 29 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,000 Shilling (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 259 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,745 Shilling (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 35 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,205 Shilling (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 25 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Uganda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,807,270 Shilling (Mex$ 17,514) | Mex$ 21,510 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000,000 Shilling (Mex$ 9,200) | Mex$ 10,385 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 273,896 Shilling (Mex$ 1,260) | Mex$ 1,066 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,338,990 Shilling (Mex$ 15,360) | Mex$ 12,828 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,500,000 Shilling (Mex$ 6,900) | Mex$ 6,946 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250,000 Shilling (Mex$ 1,150) | Mex$ 804 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,000 Shilling (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 411 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 650,000 Shilling (Mex$ 2,990) | Mex$ 6,661 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 Shilling (Mex$ 3,680) | Mex$ 2,609 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Shilling (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 113 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 119 | - | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 55% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Uganda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 951 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 686 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 282,725 Shilling (Mex$ 1,301) | Mex$ 1,708 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Shilling (Mex$ 920) | Mex$ 1,275 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Uganda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (Mex$ 172,309) | Mex$ 388,651 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,947 Shilling (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 23 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (Mex$ 828) | Mex$ 630 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Uganda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 86 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 218 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,681 Shilling (Mex$ 348) | Mex$ 635 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 91 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Shilling (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 58 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,000 Shilling (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 73 | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,109 Shilling (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 34 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 34 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31,808 Shilling (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 227 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Uganda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75,681 Shilling (Mex$ 348) | Mex$ 348 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34,591 Shilling (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 151 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (Mex$ 460) | Mex$ 799 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 91,751 Shilling (Mex$ 422) | Mex$ 753 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14,000 Shilling (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 162 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,486 Shilling (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 79 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Shilling (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 47 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (Mex$ 18,401) | Mex$ 10,833 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (Mex$ 0.88) | Mex$ 2.29 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243,677 Shilling (Mex$ 1,121) | Mex$ 889 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,813 Shilling (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 81 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,613 prices entered by 939 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Uganda is 14% cheaper than in Mexico
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