- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uganda compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 19% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,172 Shilling (22 zł) | 27 zł | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19,944 Shilling (20 zł) | 19 zł | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19,223 Shilling (19 zł) | 9 zł | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,482 Shilling (3.53 zł) | 2.98 zł | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,258 Shilling (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,580 Shilling (4.64 zł) | 7 zł | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,181 Shilling (27 zł) | 14 zł | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,557 Shilling (11 zł) | 3.57 zł | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,692 Shilling (3.74 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,834 Shilling (3.89 zł) | 3.20 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,442 Shilling (48 zł) | 30 zł | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,646 Shilling (4.71 zł) | 5.20 zł | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,762 Shilling (3.81 zł) | 2.61 zł | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 41% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,545,270 Shilling (4,607 zł) | 3,935 zł | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,620,520 Shilling (1,643 zł) | 2,920 zł | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 389,941 Shilling (395 zł) | 472 zł | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,945,530 Shilling (2,986 zł) | 2,373 zł | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,668,590 Shilling (1,691 zł) | 1,769 zł | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (220 zł) | 302 zł | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 113,742 Shilling (115 zł) | 38 zł | + 204% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,424,580 Shilling (1,444 zł) | 1,914 zł | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 647,022 Shilling (656 zł) | 429 zł | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,373 Shilling (32 zł) | 26 zł | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155,000 Shilling (157 zł) | 25 zł | + 519% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 35% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 70,244 Shilling (71 zł) | 284 zł | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 120,849 Shilling (122 zł) | 151 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 174,907 Shilling (177 zł) | 295 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 233,469 Shilling (237 zł) | 332 zł | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 8% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,503,100 Shilling (100,860 zł) | 78,809 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,787 Shilling (3.84 zł) | 4.93 zł | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113,443 Shilling (115 zł) | 105 zł | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 22% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,706 Shilling (12 zł) | 19 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35,003 Shilling (35 zł) | 30 zł | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling (93 zł) | 129 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18,643 Shilling (19 zł) | 15 zł | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,604 Shilling (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,892 Shilling (23 zł) | 11 zł | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,300 Shilling (9 zł) | 4.92 zł | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,070 Shilling (4.13 zł) | 8 zł | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,706 Shilling (23 zł) | 39 zł | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 15% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,353 Shilling (59 zł) | 68 zł | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,859 Shilling (41 zł) | 54 zł | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (71 zł) | 215 zł | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132,152 Shilling (134 zł) | 124 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (19 zł) | 22 zł | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,305 Shilling (11 zł) | 11 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,167 Shilling (5.24 zł) | 9 zł | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,414,540 Shilling (2,447 zł) | 1,980 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Shilling (0.61 zł) | 0.49 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230,544 Shilling (234 zł) | 129 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,795 Shilling (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,783 prices entered by 605 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 18% more expensive than in Poland
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