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Cost of living in Uganda compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 8% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,672 Shilling (руб 267) | руб 350 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 22,282 Shilling (руб 380) | руб 261 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,794 Shilling (руб 184) | руб 138 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,117 Shilling (руб 53) | руб 65 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,308 Shilling (руб 108) | руб 83 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,548 Shilling (руб 61) | руб 141 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,308 Shilling (руб 159) | руб 293 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,040 Shilling (руб 171) | руб 95 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,630 Shilling (руб 62) | руб 33 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,065 Shilling (руб 69) | руб 60 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 36,507 Shilling (руб 623) | руб 521 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,620 Shilling (руб 79) | руб 97 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,042 Shilling (руб 52) | руб 30 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 15% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,942,260 Shilling (руб 50,173) | руб 75,593 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,346,300 Shilling (руб 22,958) | руб 39,597 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380,323 Shilling (руб 6,485) | руб 6,187 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,315,830 Shilling (руб 22,438) | руб 36,339 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 591,912 Shilling (руб 10,094) | руб 23,768 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (руб 3,708) | руб 3,745 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 116,531 Shilling (руб 1,987) | руб 474 | + 319% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,140,900 Shilling (руб 19,455) | руб 26,670 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 724,919 Shilling (руб 12,362) | руб 7,096 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,634 Shilling (руб 369) | руб 393 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155,000 Shilling (руб 2,643) | руб 710 | + 272% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 59% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 67,264 Shilling (руб 1,147) | руб 5,542 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 90,870 Shilling (руб 1,550) | руб 3,185 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 146,358 Shilling (руб 2,496) | руб 5,739 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 175,528 Shilling (руб 2,993) | руб 7,727 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Shilling (руб 511,576) | руб 1,355,930 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,116 Shilling (руб 70) | руб 44 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 107,190 Shilling (руб 1,828) | руб 1,778 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 38% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13,346 Shilling (руб 228) | руб 364 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,372 Shilling (руб 535) | руб 587 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling (руб 1,573) | руб 1,188 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17,610 Shilling (руб 300) | руб 209 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,352 Shilling (руб 330) | руб 166 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,246 Shilling (руб 345) | руб 198 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,199 Shilling (руб 140) | руб 69 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,727 Shilling (руб 64) | руб 102 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,400 Shilling (руб 399) | руб 520 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 15% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,523 Shilling (руб 913) | руб 1,690 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39,777 Shilling (руб 678) | руб 650 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (руб 1,194) | руб 7,167 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 92,686 Shilling (руб 1,581) | руб 3,162 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (руб 326) | руб 382 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,256 Shilling (руб 158) | руб 180 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,349 Shilling (руб 74) | руб 242 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,458,090 Shilling (руб 41,917) | руб 31,464 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 365 Shilling (руб 6) | руб 4.26 | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 192,498 Shilling (руб 3,283) | руб 3,379 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,795 Shilling (руб 423) | руб 140 | + 202% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 4% cheaper than in Russia
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