Cost of living in Uganda compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 4% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Uganda | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,978 Shilling (27 zł) | 34 zł | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,887 Shilling (33 zł) | 27 zł | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,423 Shilling (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,653 Shilling (1.94 zł) | 3.89 zł | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,859 Shilling (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,626 Shilling (5.43 zł) | 11 zł | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,302 Shilling (13 zł) | 18 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (20 zł) | 3.82 zł | + 429% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,071 Shilling (5.96 zł) | 3.32 zł | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (5.51 zł) | 4.08 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (47 zł) | 29 zł | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,561 Shilling (5.36 zł) | 8 zł | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,254 Shilling (2.65 zł) | 3.79 zł | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Uganda | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,901,380 Shilling (6,931 zł) | 5,837 zł | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (2,083 zł) | 4,354 zł | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (247 zł) | 944 zł | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (2,936 zł) | 3,214 zł | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (1,105 zł) | 2,442 zł | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (235 zł) | 490 zł | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154,498 Shilling (181 zł) | 55 zł | + 227% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,296,120 Shilling (1,522 zł) | 1,557 zł | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 539,404 Shilling (634 zł) | 435 zł | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,788 Shilling (31 zł) | 45 zł | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 29 zł | - | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 58% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Uganda | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (51 zł) | 338 zł | - 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (72 zł) | 141 zł | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 190,070 Shilling (223 zł) | 339 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (176 zł) | 388 zł | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 12% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Uganda | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (43,993 zł) | 103,735 zł | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,312 Shilling (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (211 zł) | 115 zł | + 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 9% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Uganda | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling (10 zł) | 17 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (10 zł) | 48 zł | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 169 zł | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (47 zł) | 19 zł | + 145% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,096 Shilling (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,283 Shilling (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,125 Shilling (6 zł) | 5.90 zł | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52,183 Shilling (61 zł) | 51 zł | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 32% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Uganda | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,060 Shilling (78 zł) | 84 zł | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,641 Shilling (71 zł) | 58 zł | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (117 zł) | 183 zł | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,592 Shilling (164 zł) | 176 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (40 zł) | 23 zł | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,041 Shilling (27 zł) | 13 zł | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (5.40 zł) | 13 zł | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (4,698 zł) | 2,602 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (0.22 zł) | 0.32 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,643 Shilling (287 zł) | 139 zł | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12,000 Shilling (14 zł) | 17 zł | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,453 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is about the same as in Poland
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