Cost of living in Uganda compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Uganda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,978 Shilling (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 243 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,887 Shilling (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 139 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,423 Shilling (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 64 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,145 Shilling (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 23 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,859 Shilling (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 37 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,626 Shilling (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 25 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,302 Shilling (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 79 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 47 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,071 Shilling (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 27 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 25 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 263 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,561 Shilling (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 33 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,254 Shilling (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 21 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 26% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Uganda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,907,060 Shilling (Mex$ 21,332) | Mex$ 18,987 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (Mex$ 9,682) | Mex$ 9,486 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (Mex$ 1,148) | Mex$ 1,099 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (Mex$ 13,649) | Mex$ 11,669 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (Mex$ 5,138) | Mex$ 6,034 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (Mex$ 1,092) | Mex$ 850 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154,498 Shilling (Mex$ 844) | Mex$ 404 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,296,120 Shilling (Mex$ 7,077) | Mex$ 7,503 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 539,404 Shilling (Mex$ 2,945) | Mex$ 2,437 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,788 Shilling (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 116 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 109 | - | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 50% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Uganda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 917 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (Mex$ 333) | Mex$ 652 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 190,070 Shilling (Mex$ 1,038) | Mex$ 1,593 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (Mex$ 818) | Mex$ 1,242 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 34% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Uganda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (Mex$ 204,506) | Mex$ 330,877 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,903 Shilling (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 21 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (Mex$ 983) | Mex$ 518 | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Uganda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,677 Shilling (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 84 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 199 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 590 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (Mex$ 220) | Mex$ 76 | + 190% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,096 Shilling (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 55 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,283 Shilling (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 58 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,125 Shilling (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 30 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 32 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52,183 Shilling (Mex$ 285) | Mex$ 231 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 30% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Uganda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,060 Shilling (Mex$ 361) | Mex$ 318 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,641 Shilling (Mex$ 331) | Mex$ 156 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (Mex$ 546) | Mex$ 742 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,592 Shilling (Mex$ 762) | Mex$ 741 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 149 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,041 Shilling (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 82 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 42 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (Mex$ 21,839) | Mex$ 12,133 | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (Mex$ 1.04) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,643 Shilling (Mex$ 1,336) | Mex$ 909 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,122 Shilling (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 67 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 12% more expensive than in Mexico
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