- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uganda compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 14% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,567 Shilling (руб 372) | руб 396 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20,265 Shilling (руб 334) | руб 293 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,937 Shilling (руб 246) | руб 132 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,208 Shilling (руб 53) | руб 64 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,571 Shilling (руб 125) | руб 91 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,537 Shilling (руб 75) | руб 171 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52,829 Shilling (руб 870) | руб 316 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,407 Shilling (руб 155) | руб 96 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,689 Shilling (руб 61) | руб 38 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,959 Shilling (руб 65) | руб 64 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53,767 Shilling (руб 885) | руб 547 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,556 Shilling (руб 75) | руб 93 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,048 Shilling (руб 50) | руб 37 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 7% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,253,590 Shilling (руб 70,035) | руб 77,841 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,400,000 Shilling (руб 39,516) | руб 45,660 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 283,333 Shilling (руб 4,665) | руб 6,624 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,741,940 Shilling (руб 45,146) | руб 41,347 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,375,000 Shilling (руб 22,639) | руб 28,763 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (руб 3,293) | руб 5,044 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 146,533 Shilling (руб 2,413) | руб 469 | + 415% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,435,290 Shilling (руб 23,632) | руб 29,651 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 475,019 Shilling (руб 7,821) | руб 5,530 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,385 Shilling (руб 319) | руб 415 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42,796 Shilling (руб 705) | руб 624 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 54% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 100,302 Shilling (руб 1,651) | руб 5,015 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 88,643 Shilling (руб 1,459) | руб 2,845 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 147,200 Shilling (руб 2,424) | руб 5,618 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 214,095 Shilling (руб 3,525) | руб 7,849 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 20% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000,000 Shilling (руб 1,152,539) | руб 1,152,760 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,348 Shilling (руб 55) | руб 40 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 155,000 Shilling (руб 2,552) | руб 1,938 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 20% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18,695 Shilling (руб 308) | руб 301 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 45,000 Shilling (руб 741) | руб 558 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 55,333 Shilling (руб 911) | руб 1,467 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27,871 Shilling (руб 459) | руб 248 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,567 Shilling (руб 273) | руб 166 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,050 Shilling (руб 396) | руб 199 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,719 Shilling (руб 94) | руб 73 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,180 Shilling (руб 102) | руб 103 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25,940 Shilling (руб 427) | руб 647 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 4% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70,277 Shilling (руб 1,157) | руб 1,622 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,044 Shilling (руб 659) | руб 682 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 157,327 Shilling (руб 2,590) | руб 5,268 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 110,795 Shilling (руб 1,824) | руб 3,558 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,488 Shilling (руб 288) | руб 407 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,851 Shilling (руб 162) | руб 186 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,196 Shilling (руб 86) | руб 206 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,992,520 Shilling (руб 49,271) | руб 32,975 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 207 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 359,236 Shilling (руб 5,915) | руб 3,099 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14,679 Shilling (руб 242) | руб 125 | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01646
RUB
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Cost of living in Uganda is 7% more expensive than in Russia
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