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Cost of living in Uganda compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,672 Shilling (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 121 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 22,282 Shilling (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 97 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,794 Shilling (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 68 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,117 Shilling (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,308 Shilling (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 31 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,548 Shilling (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 22 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,308 Shilling (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 64 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,040 Shilling (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 39 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,630 Shilling (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 24 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,065 Shilling (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 22 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 36,507 Shilling (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 212 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,620 Shilling (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 25 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,042 Shilling (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 18 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,942,260 Shilling (Mex$ 14,915) | Mex$ 19,586 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,346,300 Shilling (Mex$ 6,824) | Mex$ 9,907 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380,323 Shilling (Mex$ 1,928) | Mex$ 1,604 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,315,830 Shilling (Mex$ 6,670) | Mex$ 11,767 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 591,912 Shilling (Mex$ 3,000) | Mex$ 6,671 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (Mex$ 1,102) | Mex$ 1,294 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 116,531 Shilling (Mex$ 591) | Mex$ 376 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,140,900 Shilling (Mex$ 5,783) | Mex$ 8,328 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 724,919 Shilling (Mex$ 3,675) | Mex$ 2,160 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,634 Shilling (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 112 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155,000 Shilling (Mex$ 786) | Mex$ 83 | + 847% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 40% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 67,264 Shilling (Mex$ 341) | Mex$ 836 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 90,870 Shilling (Mex$ 461) | Mex$ 694 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 146,358 Shilling (Mex$ 742) | Mex$ 1,511 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 175,528 Shilling (Mex$ 890) | Mex$ 1,346 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Shilling (Mex$ 152,072) | Mex$ 321,635 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,116 Shilling (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 107,190 Shilling (Mex$ 543) | Mex$ 469 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 23% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13,346 Shilling (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 77 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,372 Shilling (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 192 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling (Mex$ 467) | Mex$ 558 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17,610 Shilling (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 79 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,352 Shilling (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 52 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,246 Shilling (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 60 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,199 Shilling (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 28 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,727 Shilling (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 32 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,400 Shilling (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 130 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,523 Shilling (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 415 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39,777 Shilling (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 138 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (Mex$ 355) | Mex$ 1,139 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 92,686 Shilling (Mex$ 470) | Mex$ 774 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 114 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,256 Shilling (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 55 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,349 Shilling (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 47 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,458,090 Shilling (Mex$ 12,460) | Mex$ 10,515 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 365 Shilling (Mex$ 1.85) | Mex$ 1.79 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 192,498 Shilling (Mex$ 976) | Mex$ 851 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,795 Shilling (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 53 | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,642 prices entered by 1,131 different people.
Cost of living in Uganda is about the same as in Mexico
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