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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 5% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,340 Shilling (13 zł) | 28 zł | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23,048 Shilling (24 zł) | 20 zł | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,417 Shilling (11 zł) | 9 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,303 Shilling (3.45 zł) | 2.84 zł | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,352 Shilling (5.59 zł) | 10 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,452 Shilling (3.61 zł) | 6 zł | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16,849 Shilling (18 zł) | 13 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,148 Shilling (11 zł) | 3.26 zł | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,470 Shilling (3.62 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,066 Shilling (4.25 zł) | 3.28 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,574 Shilling (34 zł) | 29 zł | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,549 Shilling (4.75 zł) | 5.34 zł | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,901 Shilling (3.03 zł) | 2.56 zł | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 13% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,927,490 Shilling (3,058 zł) | 3,922 zł | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,284,370 Shilling (1,342 zł) | 2,832 zł | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 626,070 Shilling (654 zł) | 433 zł | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,187,730 Shilling (1,241 zł) | 2,570 zł | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 591,912 Shilling (618 zł) | 1,888 zł | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (227 zł) | 293 zł | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 124,582 Shilling (130 zł) | 42 zł | + 213% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,036,240 Shilling (1,082 zł) | 1,695 zł | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 783,936 Shilling (819 zł) | 459 zł | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,634 Shilling (23 zł) | 25 zł | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 Shilling (31 zł) | 25 zł | + 26% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 48% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 71,360 Shilling (75 zł) | 311 zł | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 90,870 Shilling (95 zł) | 144 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 146,358 Shilling (153 zł) | 300 zł | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 175,528 Shilling (183 zł) | 330 zł | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 22% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 28,175,800 Shilling (29,430 zł) | 80,326 zł | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,079 Shilling (4.26 zł) | 5.09 zł | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 108,037 Shilling (113 zł) | 107 zł | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 34% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13,346 Shilling (14 zł) | 21 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,372 Shilling (33 zł) | 33 zł | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 166,452 Shilling (174 zł) | 123 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17,610 Shilling (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,352 Shilling (20 zł) | 11 zł | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,246 Shilling (21 zł) | 12 zł | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,199 Shilling (9 zł) | 5.11 zł | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,540 Shilling (4.74 zł) | 8 zł | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,449 Shilling (23 zł) | 43 zł | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 17% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,523 Shilling (56 zł) | 67 zł | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39,777 Shilling (42 zł) | 56 zł | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (73 zł) | 196 zł | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75,195 Shilling (79 zł) | 133 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (20 zł) | 23 zł | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,859 Shilling (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,259 Shilling (4.45 zł) | 10 zł | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 743,200 Shilling (776 zł) | 1,927 zł | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 365 Shilling (0.38 zł) | 0.41 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 199,952 Shilling (209 zł) | 109 zł | + 92% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 19,687 Shilling (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 15% cheaper than in Poland
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