- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uganda compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 4% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,898 Shilling (20 zł) | 26 zł | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19,917 Shilling (18 zł) | 19 zł | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,510 Shilling (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,414 Shilling (3.15 zł) | 2.85 zł | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,701 Shilling (6 zł) | 10 zł | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,200 Shilling (3.87 zł) | 7 zł | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36,088 Shilling (33 zł) | 14 zł | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,039 Shilling (8 zł) | 3.27 zł | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,709 Shilling (3.42 zł) | 2.10 zł | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,624 Shilling (3.34 zł) | 3.19 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66,659 Shilling (61 zł) | 29 zł | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,555 Shilling (4.20 zł) | 5.08 zł | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,319 Shilling (3.06 zł) | 2.64 zł | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 9% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,541,810 Shilling (4,186 zł) | 3,850 zł | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,053,330 Shilling (1,892 zł) | 2,702 zł | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 366,667 Shilling (338 zł) | 432 zł | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,796,810 Shilling (2,578 zł) | 2,316 zł | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Shilling (922 zł) | 1,648 zł | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 233,333 Shilling (215 zł) | 393 zł | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 141,467 Shilling (130 zł) | 38 zł | + 242% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,367,180 Shilling (1,260 zł) | 1,833 zł | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 439,167 Shilling (405 zł) | 391 zł | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18,117 Shilling (17 zł) | 25 zł | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42,796 Shilling (39 zł) | 23 zł | + 72% | |
| Clothes | - 67% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 67% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 61,660 Shilling (57 zł) | 280 zł | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 50,000 Shilling (46 zł) | 145 zł | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 135,818 Shilling (125 zł) | 280 zł | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 191,250 Shilling (176 zł) | 330 zł | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 18% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,500,000 Shilling (20,736 zł) | 77,502 zł | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,265 Shilling (3.01 zł) | 4.67 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 155,000 Shilling (143 zł) | 103 zł | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 45% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,232 Shilling (14 zł) | 15 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 17,657 Shilling (16 zł) | 33 zł | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 34,496 Shilling (32 zł) | 113 zł | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15,000 Shilling (14 zł) | 14 zł | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,949 Shilling (7 zł) | 12 zł | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Shilling (4.61 zł) | 11 zł | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,330 Shilling (4.91 zł) | 5.13 zł | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,365 Shilling (4.94 zł) | 7 zł | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,048 Shilling (11 zł) | 38 zł | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 3% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,628 Shilling (61 zł) | 67 zł | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39,913 Shilling (37 zł) | 51 zł | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 88,132 Shilling (81 zł) | 193 zł | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 93,069 Shilling (86 zł) | 128 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,055 Shilling (18 zł) | 21 zł | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,711 Shilling (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,679 Shilling (5.23 zł) | 9 zł | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,839,310 Shilling (2,617 zł) | 2,111 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 351 Shilling (0.32 zł) | 0.76 zł | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 237,510 Shilling (219 zł) | 121 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20,947 Shilling (19 zł) | 16 zł | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 9% cheaper than in Poland
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