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Cost of living in Uganda compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is about the same as in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,672 Shilling (Php223) | Php231 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 22,282 Shilling (Php317) | Php171 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,794 Shilling (Php153) | Php103 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,117 Shilling (Php44) | Php83 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,308 Shilling (Php90) | Php94 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,548 Shilling (Php50) | Php61 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,308 Shilling (Php132) | Php141 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,040 Shilling (Php143) | Php129 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,630 Shilling (Php52) | Php82 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,065 Shilling (Php58) | Php51 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 36,507 Shilling (Php519) | Php485 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,620 Shilling (Php66) | Php78 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,042 Shilling (Php43) | Php53 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 25% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,942,260 Shilling (Php41,828) | Php48,815 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,346,300 Shilling (Php19,139) | Php23,334 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380,323 Shilling (Php5,407) | Php3,869 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,315,830 Shilling (Php18,706) | Php28,797 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 591,912 Shilling (Php8,415) | Php16,083 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (Php3,091) | Php2,801 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 116,531 Shilling (Php1,657) | Php1,717 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,140,900 Shilling (Php16,219) | Php24,488 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 724,919 Shilling (Php10,306) | Php5,118 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,634 Shilling (Php308) | Php335 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155,000 Shilling (Php2,204) | Php248 | + 789% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 28% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 67,264 Shilling (Php956) | Php2,094 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 90,870 Shilling (Php1,292) | Php1,528 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 146,358 Shilling (Php2,081) | Php4,126 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 175,528 Shilling (Php2,495) | Php3,392 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 18% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Shilling (Php426,485) | Php1,169,630 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,116 Shilling (Php59) | Php53 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 107,190 Shilling (Php1,524) | Php1,416 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 58% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13,346 Shilling (Php190) | Php152 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,372 Shilling (Php446) | Php457 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling (Php1,311) | Php841 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17,610 Shilling (Php250) | Php235 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,352 Shilling (Php275) | Php114 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,246 Shilling (Php288) | Php188 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,199 Shilling (Php117) | Php61 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,727 Shilling (Php53) | Php87 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,400 Shilling (Php333) | Php200 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 11% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,523 Shilling (Php761) | Php820 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39,777 Shilling (Php565) | Php483 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (Php995) | Php1,250 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 92,686 Shilling (Php1,318) | Php1,431 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (Php272) | Php271 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,256 Shilling (Php132) | Php155 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,349 Shilling (Php62) | Php89 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,458,090 Shilling (Php34,945) | Php24,023 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 365 Shilling (Php5.19) | Php8 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 192,498 Shilling (Php2,737) | Php2,151 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,795 Shilling (Php352) | Php92 | + 285% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 5% more expensive than in Philippines
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