- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uganda compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 21% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23,221 Shilling (руб 419) | руб 374 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19,213 Shilling (руб 346) | руб 295 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,365 Shilling (руб 259) | руб 132 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,059 Shilling (руб 55) | руб 64 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,931 Shilling (руб 107) | руб 85 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,102 Shilling (руб 74) | руб 156 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29,253 Shilling (руб 527) | руб 316 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8,706 Shilling (руб 157) | руб 96 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,489 Shilling (руб 63) | руб 36 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,738 Shilling (руб 67) | руб 64 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52,733 Shilling (руб 951) | руб 516 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,498 Shilling (руб 81) | руб 93 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,995 Shilling (руб 54) | руб 34 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 32% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,201,350 Shilling (руб 75,734) | руб 78,208 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,680,980 Shilling (руб 48,327) | руб 43,858 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 312,500 Shilling (руб 5,633) | руб 6,432 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,208,230 Shilling (руб 57,832) | руб 37,893 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,891,140 Shilling (руб 34,090) | руб 26,311 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 176,389 Shilling (руб 3,180) | руб 3,898 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 158,751 Shilling (руб 2,862) | руб 474 | + 503% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,413,630 Shilling (руб 25,482) | руб 27,375 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 514,606 Shilling (руб 9,276) | руб 5,639 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,468 Shilling (руб 351) | руб 412 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42,796 Shilling (руб 771) | руб 584 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 51% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 84,459 Shilling (руб 1,522) | руб 5,053 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 85,162 Shilling (руб 1,535) | руб 2,813 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 160,799 Shilling (руб 2,899) | руб 5,450 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 222,065 Shilling (руб 4,003) | руб 7,371 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 15% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 68,113,200 Shilling (руб 1,227,809) | руб 1,116,930 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,699 Shilling (руб 67) | руб 41 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113,443 Shilling (руб 2,045) | руб 1,885 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 29% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17,720 Shilling (руб 319) | руб 296 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26,840 Shilling (руб 484) | руб 550 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 53,309 Shilling (руб 961) | руб 1,357 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20,887 Shilling (руб 377) | руб 255 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,473 Shilling (руб 297) | руб 165 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,585 Shilling (руб 371) | руб 210 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,677 Shilling (руб 138) | руб 67 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,122 Shilling (руб 92) | руб 97 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24,722 Shilling (руб 446) | руб 616 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 18% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62,652 Shilling (руб 1,129) | руб 1,576 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 42,196 Shilling (руб 761) | руб 652 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 157,327 Shilling (руб 2,836) | руб 4,712 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 104,634 Shilling (руб 1,886) | руб 3,223 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,672 Shilling (руб 283) | руб 402 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,153 Shilling (руб 183) | руб 182 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,168 Shilling (руб 93) | руб 201 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,705,020 Shilling (руб 48,761) | руб 32,744 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 300 Shilling (руб 5.41) | руб 4.03 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 370,140 Shilling (руб 6,672) | руб 2,796 | + 139% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14,589 Shilling (руб 263) | руб 127 | + 106% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,173 prices entered by 822 different people.
Cost of living in Uganda is 18% more expensive than in Russia
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