Cost of living in Uganda compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 15% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,340 Shilling (руб 226) | руб 407 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22,950 Shilling (руб 419) | руб 265 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,270 Shilling (руб 224) | руб 147 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,278 Shilling (руб 78) | руб 67 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,937 Shilling (руб 127) | руб 88 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,397 Shilling (руб 80) | руб 147 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27,276 Shilling (руб 498) | руб 324 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,459 Shilling (руб 283) | руб 98 | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,270 Shilling (руб 133) | руб 34 | + 287% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,500 Shilling (руб 64) | руб 64 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33,645 Shilling (руб 615) | руб 591 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,653 Shilling (руб 85) | руб 102 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,227 Shilling (руб 41) | руб 32 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,724,870 Shilling (руб 68,069) | руб 71,169 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,063,260 Shilling (руб 19,430) | руб 39,385 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Shilling (руб 3,655) | руб 6,163 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,187,730 Shilling (руб 21,705) | руб 40,158 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000,000 Shilling (руб 18,274) | руб 24,350 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (руб 3,655) | руб 4,247 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 190,000 Shilling (руб 3,472) | руб 417 | + 733% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 890,815 Shilling (руб 16,279) | руб 26,540 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 727,296 Shilling (руб 13,291) | руб 6,255 | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,000 Shilling (руб 365) | руб 462 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,323 Shilling (руб 317) | руб 628 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 22% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 138,363 Shilling (руб 2,528) | руб 5,495 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Shilling (руб 2,741) | руб 2,544 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 112,259 Shilling (руб 2,051) | руб 5,941 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Shilling (руб 3,655) | руб 6,606 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 15% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 28,175,800 Shilling (руб 514,893) | руб 1,358,270 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,400 Shilling (руб 62) | руб 46 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 108,037 Shilling (руб 1,974) | руб 1,874 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 27% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13,346 Shilling (руб 244) | руб 449 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,607 Shilling (руб 431) | руб 578 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 82,839 Shilling (руб 1,514) | руб 1,374 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17,610 Shilling (руб 322) | руб 313 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,352 Shilling (руб 354) | руб 167 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,246 Shilling (руб 370) | руб 227 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,199 Shilling (руб 150) | руб 82 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,540 Shilling (руб 83) | руб 99 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,449 Shilling (руб 410) | руб 570 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 4% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,523 Shilling (руб 978) | руб 1,511 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39,777 Shilling (руб 727) | руб 597 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (руб 1,279) | руб 5,681 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75,195 Shilling (руб 1,374) | руб 3,689 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (руб 350) | руб 394 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,859 Shilling (руб 162) | руб 200 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,259 Shilling (руб 78) | руб 215 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,719,330 Shilling (руб 49,694) | руб 31,375 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 365 Shilling (руб 7) | руб 2.24 | + 198% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 199,952 Shilling (руб 3,654) | руб 3,654 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,687 Shilling (руб 360) | руб 155 | + 132% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is about the same as in Russia
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