Cost of living in Uganda compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is about the same as in Philippines | ||||
| Uganda | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,978 Shilling (Php332) | Php265 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,887 Shilling (Php402) | Php192 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,423 Shilling (Php208) | Php137 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,653 Shilling (Php24) | Php94 | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,859 Shilling (Php113) | Php118 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,626 Shilling (Php67) | Php119 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,302 Shilling (Php163) | Php324 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (Php248) | Php171 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,071 Shilling (Php73) | Php115 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (Php68) | Php69 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (Php577) | Php575 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,561 Shilling (Php66) | Php100 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,254 Shilling (Php33) | Php73 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 41% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Uganda | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,901,380 Shilling (Php85,154) | Php42,895 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (Php25,588) | Php29,952 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (Php3,034) | Php4,940 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (Php36,074) | Php27,916 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (Php13,578) | Php13,988 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (Php2,886) | Php4,697 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154,498 Shilling (Php2,229) | Php1,224 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,296,120 Shilling (Php18,702) | Php17,521 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 539,404 Shilling (Php7,783) | Php4,929 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,788 Shilling (Php387) | Php355 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Php865 | - | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 49% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Uganda | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (Php632) | Php2,577 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (Php881) | Php1,552 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 190,070 Shilling (Php2,743) | Php4,435 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (Php2,161) | Php3,280 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 18% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Uganda | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (Php540,486) | Php1,209,220 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,312 Shilling (Php77) | Php74 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (Php2,597) | Php1,383 | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 39% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Uganda | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling (Php123) | Php426 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (Php127) | Php1,372 | - 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Php901 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (Php582) | Php205 | + 184% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,096 Shilling (Php175) | Php185 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,283 Shilling (Php206) | Php180 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,125 Shilling (Php74) | Php108 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (Php103) | Php132 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Shilling (Php144) | Php284 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 49% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Uganda | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,060 Shilling (Php953) | Php847 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,641 Shilling (Php875) | Php550 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (Php1,443) | Php1,612 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,592 Shilling (Php2,014) | Php1,760 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (Php490) | Php307 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,041 Shilling (Php332) | Php151 | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (Php66) | Php88 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (Php57,718) | Php14,492 | + 298% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (Php2.75) | Php8 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,643 Shilling (Php3,530) | Php2,348 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12,000 Shilling (Php173) | Php142 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 893 prices entered by 193 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 13% more expensive than in Philippines
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