- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uganda compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 10% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,951 Shilling (21 zł) | 26 zł | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20,107 Shilling (20 zł) | 19 zł | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15,120 Shilling (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,380 Shilling (3.44 zł) | 2.96 zł | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,623 Shilling (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,214 Shilling (4.29 zł) | 7 zł | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,181 Shilling (27 zł) | 13 zł | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,562 Shilling (10 zł) | 3.47 zł | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,066 Shilling (4.14 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,818 Shilling (3.88 zł) | 3.11 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45,248 Shilling (46 zł) | 30 zł | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,570 Shilling (4.65 zł) | 5.24 zł | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,076 Shilling (3.13 zł) | 2.75 zł | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 41% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,160,300 Shilling (4,231 zł) | 3,935 zł | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,500,000 Shilling (1,526 zł) | 2,905 zł | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 389,941 Shilling (397 zł) | 462 zł | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,945,530 Shilling (2,996 zł) | 2,410 zł | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,668,590 Shilling (1,697 zł) | 1,829 zł | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (221 zł) | 315 zł | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 113,742 Shilling (116 zł) | 37 zł | + 212% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,319,280 Shilling (1,342 zł) | 1,847 zł | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 765,709 Shilling (779 zł) | 413 zł | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,624 Shilling (22 zł) | 26 zł | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155,000 Shilling (158 zł) | 21 zł | + 649% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 43% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 65,101 Shilling (66 zł) | 297 zł | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 109,219 Shilling (111 zł) | 158 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 159,705 Shilling (162 zł) | 299 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 219,386 Shilling (223 zł) | 331 zł | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 1% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,222,200 Shilling (78,539 zł) | 78,778 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,100 Shilling (4.17 zł) | 5.01 zł | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113,443 Shilling (115 zł) | 104 zł | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 26% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,706 Shilling (12 zł) | 19 zł | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35,003 Shilling (36 zł) | 29 zł | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling (94 zł) | 126 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18,643 Shilling (19 zł) | 17 zł | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,604 Shilling (22 zł) | 12 zł | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,892 Shilling (23 zł) | 12 zł | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,028 Shilling (9 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,070 Shilling (4.14 zł) | 8 zł | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,706 Shilling (23 zł) | 38 zł | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 17% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,353 Shilling (59 zł) | 65 zł | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,859 Shilling (42 zł) | 54 zł | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (71 zł) | 222 zł | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132,152 Shilling (134 zł) | 128 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (19 zł) | 21 zł | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,305 Shilling (11 zł) | 11 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,167 Shilling (5.25 zł) | 9 zł | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,458,090 Shilling (2,500 zł) | 1,949 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Shilling (0.61 zł) | 0.49 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230,544 Shilling (234 zł) | 124 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,795 Shilling (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,329 prices entered by 662 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 14% more expensive than in Poland
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