- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uganda compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 32% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,172 Shilling (руб 386) | руб 361 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19,944 Shilling (руб 348) | руб 290 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19,223 Shilling (руб 335) | руб 134 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,482 Shilling (руб 61) | руб 64 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,258 Shilling (руб 144) | руб 84 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,580 Shilling (руб 80) | руб 151 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,181 Shilling (руб 456) | руб 315 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,557 Shilling (руб 184) | руб 95 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,692 Shilling (руб 64) | руб 35 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,834 Shilling (руб 67) | руб 64 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,442 Shilling (руб 827) | руб 526 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,646 Shilling (руб 81) | руб 93 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,762 Shilling (руб 66) | руб 31 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 41% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,545,270 Shilling (руб 79,196) | руб 74,408 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,620,520 Shilling (руб 28,236) | руб 39,376 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 389,941 Shilling (руб 6,794) | руб 6,218 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,945,530 Shilling (руб 51,323) | руб 36,697 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,668,590 Shilling (руб 29,073) | руб 24,811 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (руб 3,789) | руб 4,236 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 113,742 Shilling (руб 1,982) | руб 487 | + 307% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,424,580 Shilling (руб 24,822) | руб 26,121 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 647,022 Shilling (руб 11,274) | руб 5,630 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,373 Shilling (руб 547) | руб 409 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 110,000 Shilling (руб 1,917) | руб 533 | + 260% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 43% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 70,244 Shilling (руб 1,224) | руб 5,102 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 120,849 Shilling (руб 2,106) | руб 3,022 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 174,907 Shilling (руб 3,048) | руб 5,612 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 233,469 Shilling (руб 4,068) | руб 7,365 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 31% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,503,100 Shilling (руб 1,733,734) | руб 1,107,770 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,787 Shilling (руб 66) | руб 42 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113,443 Shilling (руб 1,977) | руб 1,753 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 54% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,706 Shilling (руб 204) | руб 302 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35,003 Shilling (руб 610) | руб 507 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling (руб 1,607) | руб 1,315 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18,643 Shilling (руб 325) | руб 230 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,604 Shilling (руб 376) | руб 159 | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,892 Shilling (руб 399) | руб 213 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,300 Shilling (руб 162) | руб 70 | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,070 Shilling (руб 71) | руб 102 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,706 Shilling (руб 396) | руб 535 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 7% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,353 Shilling (руб 1,017) | руб 1,547 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,859 Shilling (руб 712) | руб 666 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (руб 1,220) | руб 5,252 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132,152 Shilling (руб 2,303) | руб 3,339 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (руб 333) | руб 372 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,305 Shilling (руб 197) | руб 176 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,167 Shilling (руб 90) | руб 230 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,414,540 Shilling (руб 42,071) | руб 31,442 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Shilling (руб 10) | руб 5.00 | + 109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 261,343 Shilling (руб 4,554) | руб 2,979 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,795 Shilling (руб 432) | руб 136 | + 218% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,434 prices entered by 931 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01742
RUB
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UGX
Cost of living in Uganda is 25% more expensive than in Russia
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