- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uganda compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 39% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,172 Shilling (руб 401) | руб 357 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19,944 Shilling (руб 361) | руб 284 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19,223 Shilling (руб 348) | руб 134 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,482 Shilling (руб 63) | руб 64 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,258 Shilling (руб 149) | руб 81 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,580 Shilling (руб 83) | руб 146 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,181 Shilling (руб 474) | руб 309 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,557 Shilling (руб 191) | руб 94 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,692 Shilling (руб 67) | руб 35 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,834 Shilling (руб 69) | руб 62 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,442 Shilling (руб 858) | руб 530 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,646 Shilling (руб 84) | руб 94 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,762 Shilling (руб 68) | руб 32 | + 116% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 59% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,545,270 Shilling (руб 82,231) | руб 74,401 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,620,520 Shilling (руб 29,318) | руб 39,896 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 389,941 Shilling (руб 7,055) | руб 6,144 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,945,530 Shilling (руб 53,289) | руб 37,069 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,668,590 Shilling (руб 30,187) | руб 24,805 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (руб 3,934) | руб 3,895 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 113,742 Shilling (руб 2,058) | руб 482 | + 327% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,424,580 Shilling (руб 25,773) | руб 26,462 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 647,022 Shilling (руб 11,706) | руб 5,863 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,373 Shilling (руб 568) | руб 384 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155,000 Shilling (руб 2,804) | руб 523 | + 436% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 43% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 70,244 Shilling (руб 1,271) | руб 5,275 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 120,849 Shilling (руб 2,186) | руб 3,110 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 174,907 Shilling (руб 3,164) | руб 5,592 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 233,469 Shilling (руб 4,224) | руб 7,318 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 36% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,503,100 Shilling (руб 1,800,172) | руб 1,174,220 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,787 Shilling (руб 69) | руб 43 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113,443 Shilling (руб 2,052) | руб 1,678 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 64% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,706 Shilling (руб 212) | руб 318 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35,003 Shilling (руб 633) | руб 498 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling (руб 1,668) | руб 1,232 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18,643 Shilling (руб 337) | руб 232 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,604 Shilling (руб 391) | руб 159 | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,892 Shilling (руб 414) | руб 205 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,300 Shilling (руб 168) | руб 70 | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,070 Shilling (руб 74) | руб 103 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,706 Shilling (руб 411) | руб 529 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 9% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,353 Shilling (руб 1,056) | руб 1,635 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,859 Shilling (руб 739) | руб 669 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (руб 1,266) | руб 4,972 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132,152 Shilling (руб 2,391) | руб 3,313 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (руб 346) | руб 371 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,305 Shilling (руб 205) | руб 176 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,167 Shilling (руб 93) | руб 227 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,458,090 Shilling (руб 44,471) | руб 31,742 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Shilling (руб 11) | руб 4.78 | + 127% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230,544 Shilling (руб 4,171) | руб 3,075 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,795 Shilling (руб 449) | руб 137 | + 227% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,903 prices entered by 934 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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RUB
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Cost of living in Uganda is 32% more expensive than in Russia
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