- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uganda compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 9% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,809 Shilling (21 zł) | 26 zł | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19,086 Shilling (18 zł) | 19 zł | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17,084 Shilling (16 zł) | 9 zł | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,090 Shilling (2.97 zł) | 2.93 zł | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,568 Shilling (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,358 Shilling (4.18 zł) | 7 zł | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 31,063 Shilling (30 zł) | 14 zł | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,678 Shilling (9 zł) | 3.62 zł | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,800 Shilling (3.65 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,108 Shilling (3.94 zł) | 3.19 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50,079 Shilling (48 zł) | 31 zł | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,460 Shilling (4.28 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,535 Shilling (3.39 zł) | 2.63 zł | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 26% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,721,260 Shilling (4,532 zł) | 3,882 zł | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,108,860 Shilling (2,025 zł) | 2,834 zł | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 362,222 Shilling (348 zł) | 472 zł | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,791,770 Shilling (2,680 zł) | 2,368 zł | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,878,480 Shilling (1,803 zł) | 1,705 zł | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 264,872 Shilling (254 zł) | 309 zł | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 106,384 Shilling (102 zł) | 37 zł | + 178% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,438,990 Shilling (1,381 zł) | 1,920 zł | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 619,480 Shilling (595 zł) | 416 zł | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,738 Shilling (25 zł) | 26 zł | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 94,837 Shilling (91 zł) | 25 zł | + 263% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 40% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 86,209 Shilling (83 zł) | 277 zł | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 115,527 Shilling (111 zł) | 148 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 136,713 Shilling (131 zł) | 291 zł | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 232,680 Shilling (223 zł) | 336 zł | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 7% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,301,900 Shilling (70,370 zł) | 77,857 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,712 Shilling (3.56 zł) | 4.86 zł | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113,443 Shilling (109 zł) | 105 zł | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 7% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,706 Shilling (11 zł) | 18 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35,003 Shilling (34 zł) | 30 zł | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling (89 zł) | 126 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18,643 Shilling (18 zł) | 15 zł | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,367 Shilling (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,419 Shilling (20 zł) | 11 zł | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,691 Shilling (10 zł) | 4.98 zł | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,346 Shilling (4.17 zł) | 7 zł | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25,965 Shilling (25 zł) | 41 zł | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 15% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 71,908 Shilling (69 zł) | 67 zł | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,699 Shilling (39 zł) | 53 zł | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 157,327 Shilling (151 zł) | 210 zł | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 128,520 Shilling (123 zł) | 115 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,932 Shilling (20 zł) | 22 zł | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,023 Shilling (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,021 Shilling (4.82 zł) | 8 zł | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,414,540 Shilling (2,318 zł) | 2,026 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.49 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 260,646 Shilling (250 zł) | 125 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 23,812 Shilling (23 zł) | 16 zł | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 7% more expensive than in Poland
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