Cost of living in Uganda compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 21% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Uganda | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Shilling (3,051 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,000 Shilling (3,051 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,181 Shilling (1,120 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,463 Shilling (423 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,000 Shilling (732 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,408 Shilling (294 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,000 Shilling (3,173 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,000 Shilling (1,464 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,000 Shilling (366 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Shilling (488 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (4,881 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,000 Shilling (610 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,545 Shilling (311 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 38% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Uganda | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,969,500 Shilling (606,382 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000,000 Shilling (244,041 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Shilling (48,808 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Shilling (366,062 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,500,000 Shilling (183,031 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250,000 Shilling (30,505 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,000 Shilling (4,271 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 650,000 Shilling (79,313 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 Shilling (97,617 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Shilling (3,661 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,500 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 34% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Uganda | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (5,346 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (7,451 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 Shilling (21,964 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Shilling (24,404 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Uganda | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (4,570,530 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,415 Shilling (783 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 206% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (21,964 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Uganda | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling (1,037 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (1,072 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Shilling (6,101 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (4,925 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Shilling (1,525 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,000 Shilling (4,271 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,000 Shilling (854 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (870 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,112 Shilling (2,820 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Uganda | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Shilling (6,101 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Shilling (6,101 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (12,202 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,000 Shilling (14,642 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (4,141 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15,000 Shilling (1,830 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (561 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (488,083 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 255% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (23 ₦) | 24 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Shilling (12,202 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,813 Shilling (1,686 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 225% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 375 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Uganda is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria
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