Cost of living in Uganda compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 6% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Uganda | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Shilling (руб 529) | руб 478 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,000 Shilling (руб 529) | руб 383 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,181 Shilling (руб 194) | руб 201 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,463 Shilling (руб 73) | руб 85 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,000 Shilling (руб 127) | руб 118 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,408 Shilling (руб 51) | руб 190 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,000 Shilling (руб 550) | руб 431 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,000 Shilling (руб 254) | руб 114 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,000 Shilling (руб 63) | руб 51 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Shilling (руб 85) | руб 80 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (руб 846) | руб 726 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,000 Shilling (руб 106) | руб 148 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,545 Shilling (руб 54) | руб 44 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 15% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Uganda | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,969,500 Shilling (руб 105,145) | руб 88,260 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000,000 Shilling (руб 42,316) | руб 53,559 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Shilling (руб 8,463) | руб 9,374 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Shilling (руб 63,474) | руб 45,680 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,500,000 Shilling (руб 31,737) | руб 28,184 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250,000 Shilling (руб 5,290) | руб 6,168 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,000 Shilling (руб 741) | руб 495 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 650,000 Shilling (руб 13,753) | руб 25,427 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 Shilling (руб 16,926) | руб 10,146 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Shilling (руб 635) | руб 626 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 1,017 | - | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 65% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Uganda | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (руб 927) | руб 5,476 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (руб 1,292) | руб 3,659 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 Shilling (руб 3,808) | руб 7,865 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Shilling (руб 4,232) | руб 8,501 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 28% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Uganda | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (руб 792,517) | руб 2,157,330 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,415 Shilling (руб 136) | руб 51 | + 166% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (руб 3,808) | руб 2,232 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Uganda | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling (руб 180) | руб 511 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (руб 186) | руб 686 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Shilling (руб 1,058) | руб 1,858 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (руб 854) | руб 385 | + 122% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Shilling (руб 264) | руб 259 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,000 Shilling (руб 741) | руб 285 | + 160% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,000 Shilling (руб 148) | руб 111 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (руб 151) | руб 156 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,112 Shilling (руб 489) | руб 823 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Uganda | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Shilling (руб 1,058) | руб 1,781 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Shilling (руб 1,058) | руб 700 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (руб 2,116) | руб 7,058 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,000 Shilling (руб 2,539) | руб 3,872 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (руб 718) | руб 469 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15,000 Shilling (руб 317) | руб 218 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (руб 97) | руб 272 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (руб 84,632) | руб 70,646 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (руб 4.03) | руб 2.99 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Shilling (руб 2,116) | руб 4,350 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,813 Shilling (руб 292) | руб 206 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,336 prices entered by 540 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is about the same as in Russia
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