Cost of living in Uganda compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Uganda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,228 Shilling (₨1,936) | ₨944 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37,610 Shilling (₨2,887) | ₨1,140 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,645 Shilling (₨1,124) | ₨401 | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,028 Shilling (₨232) | ₨181 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,193 Shilling (₨399) | ₨287 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,513 Shilling (₨270) | ₨159 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,938 Shilling (₨1,454) | ₨1,152 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,000 Shilling (₨921) | ₨299 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,513 Shilling (₨346) | ₨102 | + 241% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,978 Shilling (₨305) | ₨526 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,000 Shilling (₨2,687) | ₨2,499 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,745 Shilling (₨364) | ₨268 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,205 Shilling (₨323) | ₨158 | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Uganda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,807,270 Shilling (₨292,235) | ₨134,247 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000,000 Shilling (₨153,514) | ₨65,560 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 273,896 Shilling (₨21,023) | ₨27,279 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,338,990 Shilling (₨256,292) | ₨69,571 | + 268% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,500,000 Shilling (₨115,136) | ₨48,839 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250,000 Shilling (₨19,189) | ₨25,072 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,000 Shilling (₨2,687) | ₨2,220 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 650,000 Shilling (₨49,892) | ₨71,861 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 Shilling (₨61,406) | ₨27,957 | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Shilling (₨2,303) | ₨1,360 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,526 | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 4% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Uganda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (₨3,363) | ₨4,218 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (₨4,687) | ₨6,291 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 282,725 Shilling (₨21,701) | ₨12,745 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Shilling (₨15,351) | ₨10,255 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 71% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Uganda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (₨2,875,095) | ₨4,775,380 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,947 Shilling (₨456) | ₨270 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (₨13,816) | ₨4,513 | + 206% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 84% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Uganda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling (₨652) | ₨729 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (₨675) | ₨884 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,681 Shilling (₨5,809) | ₨2,402 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (₨3,098) | ₨2,247 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Shilling (₨959) | ₨772 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,000 Shilling (₨2,687) | ₨677 | + 297% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,109 Shilling (₨853) | ₨208 | + 309% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (₨547) | ₨221 | + 148% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31,808 Shilling (₨2,441) | ₨2,282 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 109% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Uganda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75,681 Shilling (₨5,809) | ₨2,878 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34,591 Shilling (₨2,655) | ₨2,278 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (₨7,676) | ₨3,647 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 91,751 Shilling (₨7,043) | ₨7,900 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14,000 Shilling (₨1,075) | ₨2,449 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,486 Shilling (₨1,112) | ₨675 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Shilling (₨384) | ₨764 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (₨307,029) | ₨71,370 | + 330% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (₨15) | ₨3.52 | + 316% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243,677 Shilling (₨18,704) | ₨3,578 | + 423% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,813 Shilling (₨1,060) | ₨521 | + 104% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,060 prices entered by 549 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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Cost of living in Uganda is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan
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