Cost of living in Uganda compared to Romania
Currency:
Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Uganda is 8% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Uganda | Romania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18,923 Shilling (22 lei) | 49 lei | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34,430 Shilling (41 lei) | 30 lei | + 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,019 Shilling (21 lei) | 15 lei | + 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,399 Shilling (4.01 lei) | 8 lei | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | 10,421 Shilling (12 lei) | 15 lei | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,962 Shilling (4.67 lei) | 9 lei | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,962 Shilling (13 lei) | 23 lei | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,962 Shilling (13 lei) | 5.28 lei | + 145% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,924 Shilling (4.63 lei) | 4.14 lei | + 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,095 Shilling (4.83 lei) | 4.78 lei | + 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,000 Shilling (41 lei) | 37 lei | + 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4,753 Shilling (5.60 lei) | 9 lei | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,002 Shilling (4.72 lei) | 3.12 lei | + 51% | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Uganda is 24% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Uganda | Romania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,114,080 Shilling (4,850 lei) | 3,674 lei | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,500,000 Shilling (4,126 lei) | 2,354 lei | + 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 591,161 Shilling (697 lei) | 761 lei | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,660,000 Shilling (4,315 lei) | 2,324 lei | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 1,494 lei | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 150,000 Shilling (177 lei) | 400 lei | - 56% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 60,000 Shilling (71 lei) | 38 lei | + 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,200,000 Shilling (1,415 lei) | 1,546 lei | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Shilling (236 lei) | 609 lei | - 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18,000 Shilling (21 lei) | 46 lei | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 35 lei | - | |
Clothes | - 52% | |||
Clothes in Uganda is 52% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Uganda | Romania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Shilling (59 lei) | 251 lei | - 77% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Shilling (71 lei) | 176 lei | - 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 365,222 Shilling (431 lei) | 341 lei | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150,000 Shilling (177 lei) | 382 lei | - 54% | |
Transportation | + 58% | |||
Transportation in Uganda is 58% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Uganda | Romania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000,000 Shilling (41,262 lei) | 92,766 lei | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,705 Shilling (5.55 lei) | 7 lei | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 250,000 Shilling (295 lei) | 96 lei | + 208% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Uganda is 33% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Uganda | Romania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Shilling (18 lei) | 36 lei | - 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25,000 Shilling (29 lei) | 30 lei | - 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Shilling (118 lei) | 240 lei | - 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8,000 Shilling (9 lei) | 25 lei | - 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,000 Shilling (12 lei) | 18 lei | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Shilling (12 lei) | 25 lei | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,074 Shilling (12 lei) | 7 lei | + 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5,000 Shilling (5.89 lei) | 18 lei | - 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,000 Shilling (53 lei) | 47 lei | + 12% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Uganda is 20% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Uganda | Romania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75,370 Shilling (89 lei) | 110 lei | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 29,852 Shilling (35 lei) | 59 lei | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (118 lei) | 148 lei | - 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 106,872 Shilling (126 lei) | 240 lei | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24,345 Shilling (29 lei) | 32 lei | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16,956 Shilling (20 lei) | 15 lei | + 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,507 Shilling (5.31 lei) | 12 lei | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,666 lei | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Shilling (0.12 lei) | 0.53 lei | - 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 252,870 Shilling (298 lei) | 183 lei | + 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12,286 Shilling (14 lei) | 24 lei | - 41% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,122 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 9% more expensive than in Romania
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