Cost of living in Uganda compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 58% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,617 Shilling (руб 410) | руб 399 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,864 Shilling (руб 582) | руб 284 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,117 Shilling (руб 274) | руб 143 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,221 Shilling (руб 88) | руб 65 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,722 Shilling (руб 140) | руб 88 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,320 Shilling (руб 299) | руб 129 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,607 Shilling (руб 389) | руб 345 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (руб 359) | руб 108 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,494 Shilling (руб 94) | руб 35 | + 169% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,502 Shilling (руб 94) | руб 66 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33,551 Shilling (руб 701) | руб 583 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,680 Shilling (руб 98) | руб 109 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,233 Shilling (руб 47) | руб 28 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 47% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,919,260 Shilling (руб 81,867) | руб 68,166 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (руб 37,041) | руб 37,974 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (руб 4,392) | руб 6,392 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (руб 52,221) | руб 31,618 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (руб 19,656) | руб 22,018 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (руб 4,178) | руб 4,038 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200,000 Shilling (руб 4,178) | руб 448 | + 832% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 819,473 Shilling (руб 17,117) | руб 24,813 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 683,292 Shilling (руб 14,273) | руб 6,723 | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28,098 Shilling (руб 587) | руб 416 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Shilling (руб 209) | руб 926 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 42% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 47,657 Shilling (руб 995) | руб 4,661 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 102,550 Shilling (руб 2,142) | руб 2,580 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 117,436 Shilling (руб 2,453) | руб 5,596 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (руб 3,128) | руб 6,714 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 56% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (руб 782,412) | руб 1,237,120 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,971 Shilling (руб 83) | руб 47 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (руб 3,760) | руб 1,548 | + 143% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 37% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 Shilling (руб 146) | руб 476 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,921 Shilling (руб 395) | руб 504 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 72,167 Shilling (руб 1,507) | руб 1,289 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 50,000 Shilling (руб 1,044) | руб 311 | + 236% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,255 Shilling (руб 298) | руб 183 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,505 Shilling (руб 324) | руб 206 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,328 Shilling (руб 132) | руб 77 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,815 Shilling (руб 184) | руб 97 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55,648 Shilling (руб 1,162) | руб 580 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 12% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Shilling (руб 1,044) | руб 1,480 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58,345 Shilling (руб 1,219) | руб 574 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (руб 2,089) | руб 5,826 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 86,515 Shilling (руб 1,807) | руб 3,401 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27,980 Shilling (руб 584) | руб 387 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18,990 Shilling (руб 397) | руб 168 | + 137% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Shilling (руб 104) | руб 221 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,940,370 Shilling (руб 82,308) | руб 38,001 | + 117% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 180 Shilling (руб 3.76) | руб 7 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 155,050 Shilling (руб 3,239) | руб 3,491 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,122 Shilling (руб 399) | руб 160 | + 150% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,771 prices entered by 728 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 38% more expensive than in Russia
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