- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Philippines
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uganda compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 25% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,172 Shilling (Php313) | Php257 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19,944 Shilling (Php282) | Php170 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19,223 Shilling (Php272) | Php99 | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,482 Shilling (Php49) | Php81 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,258 Shilling (Php117) | Php93 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,580 Shilling (Php65) | Php60 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,181 Shilling (Php370) | Php144 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,557 Shilling (Php149) | Php130 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,692 Shilling (Php52) | Php83 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,834 Shilling (Php54) | Php51 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,442 Shilling (Php670) | Php501 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,646 Shilling (Php66) | Php75 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,762 Shilling (Php53) | Php53 | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 62% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,545,270 Shilling (Php64,227) | Php43,601 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,620,520 Shilling (Php22,899) | Php22,565 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 389,941 Shilling (Php5,510) | Php4,040 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,945,530 Shilling (Php41,622) | Php28,629 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,668,590 Shilling (Php23,578) | Php16,190 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (Php3,073) | Php2,834 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 113,742 Shilling (Php1,607) | Php1,783 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,424,580 Shilling (Php20,130) | Php24,759 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 647,022 Shilling (Php9,143) | Php5,027 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,373 Shilling (Php443) | Php322 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155,000 Shilling (Php2,190) | Php221 | + 892% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 11% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 70,244 Shilling (Php993) | Php2,110 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 120,849 Shilling (Php1,708) | Php1,550 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 174,907 Shilling (Php2,472) | Php4,124 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 233,469 Shilling (Php3,299) | Php3,416 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 9% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,503,100 Shilling (Php1,406,026) | Php1,165,240 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,787 Shilling (Php54) | Php52 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113,443 Shilling (Php1,603) | Php1,549 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 71% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,706 Shilling (Php165) | Php152 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35,003 Shilling (Php495) | Php457 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling (Php1,303) | Php865 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18,643 Shilling (Php263) | Php243 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,604 Shilling (Php305) | Php111 | + 174% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,892 Shilling (Php323) | Php181 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,300 Shilling (Php131) | Php65 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,070 Shilling (Php58) | Php84 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,706 Shilling (Php321) | Php185 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 28% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,353 Shilling (Php825) | Php828 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,859 Shilling (Php577) | Php480 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (Php989) | Php1,229 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132,152 Shilling (Php1,867) | Php1,495 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (Php270) | Php271 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,305 Shilling (Php160) | Php158 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,167 Shilling (Php73) | Php89 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,414,540 Shilling (Php34,119) | Php25,671 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Shilling (Php8) | Php8 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230,544 Shilling (Php3,258) | Php1,992 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,795 Shilling (Php350) | Php89 | + 292% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,661 prices entered by 452 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 31% more expensive than in Philippines
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