Cost of living in Uganda compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 8% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Uganda | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,978 Shilling (руб 418) | руб 473 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,887 Shilling (руб 507) | руб 310 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,423 Shilling (руб 262) | руб 179 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,145 Shilling (руб 39) | руб 79 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,859 Shilling (руб 143) | руб 116 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,812 Shilling (руб 124) | руб 214 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,302 Shilling (руб 205) | руб 415 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (руб 313) | руб 116 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,071 Shilling (руб 92) | руб 61 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (руб 85) | руб 69 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (руб 727) | руб 650 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,561 Shilling (руб 83) | руб 131 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,254 Shilling (руб 41) | руб 38 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 27% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Uganda | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,907,060 Shilling (руб 71,023) | руб 58,740 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (руб 32,235) | руб 41,557 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (руб 3,822) | руб 8,086 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (руб 45,445) | руб 36,863 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (руб 17,105) | руб 27,195 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (руб 3,636) | руб 5,533 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154,498 Shilling (руб 2,808) | руб 488 | + 476% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,296,120 Shilling (руб 23,561) | руб 28,032 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 539,404 Shilling (руб 9,805) | руб 8,369 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,788 Shilling (руб 487) | руб 508 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 795 | - | |
| Clothes | - 68% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 68% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Uganda | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (руб 796) | руб 5,389 | - 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (руб 1,110) | руб 3,367 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 190,070 Shilling (руб 3,455) | руб 6,468 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (руб 2,722) | руб 7,167 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 13% 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 680,895) | руб 2,037,620 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,903 Shilling (руб 89) | руб 50 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (руб 3,272) | руб 1,711 | + 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Uganda | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,677 Shilling (руб 176) | руб 453 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (руб 160) | руб 457 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,321 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (руб 734) | руб 311 | + 136% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,096 Shilling (руб 220) | руб 215 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,283 Shilling (руб 260) | руб 255 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,125 Shilling (руб 93) | руб 99 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (руб 130) | руб 124 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52,183 Shilling (руб 949) | руб 585 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 17% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Uganda | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,060 Shilling (руб 1,201) | руб 1,591 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,641 Shilling (руб 1,102) | руб 553 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (руб 1,818) | руб 4,679 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,592 Shilling (руб 2,538) | руб 4,412 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (руб 617) | руб 375 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,041 Shilling (руб 419) | руб 187 | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (руб 84) | руб 239 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (руб 72,712) | руб 48,343 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (руб 3.47) | руб 3.27 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,643 Shilling (руб 4,447) | руб 2,826 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,122 Shilling (руб 348) | руб 175 | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 9% more expensive than in Russia
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