Cost of living in Uganda compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| Uganda | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,978 Shilling (673 Дин.) | 999 Дин. | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,887 Shilling (816 Дин.) | 790 Дин. | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,423 Shilling (422 Дин.) | 394 Дин. | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,653 Shilling (48 Дин.) | 136 Дин. | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,859 Shilling (230 Дин.) | 250 Дин. | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,626 Shilling (135 Дин.) | 157 Дин. | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,302 Shilling (331 Дин.) | 563 Дин. | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (504 Дин.) | 99 Дин. | + 408% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,071 Shilling (148 Дин.) | 81 Дин. | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (137 Дин.) | 79 Дин. | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (1,171 Дин.) | 861 Дин. | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,561 Shilling (134 Дин.) | 147 Дин. | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,254 Shilling (66 Дин.) | 68 Дин. | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 15% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Uganda | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,901,380 Shilling (172,778 Дин.) | 125,737 Дин. | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (51,918 Дин.) | 68,671 Дин. | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (6,156 Дин.) | 15,092 Дин. | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (73,194 Дин.) | 62,151 Дин. | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (27,550 Дин.) | 40,526 Дин. | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (5,855 Дин.) | 11,355 Дин. | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154,498 Shilling (4,523 Дин.) | 2,344 Дин. | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,296,120 Shilling (37,947 Дин.) | 41,323 Дин. | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 539,404 Shilling (15,792 Дин.) | 15,273 Дин. | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,788 Shilling (784 Дин.) | 904 Дин. | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 712 Дин. | - | |
| Clothes | - 70% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 70% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Uganda | Serbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (1,283 Дин.) | 10,692 Дин. | - 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (1,788 Дин.) | 5,268 Дин. | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 190,070 Shilling (5,565 Дин.) | 10,864 Дин. | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (4,384 Дин.) | 14,590 Дин. | - 70% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 21% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Uganda | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (1,096,647 Дин.) | 1,800,000 Дин. | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,312 Shilling (156 Дин.) | 184 Дин. | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (5,270 Дин.) | 2,906 Дин. | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 21% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Uganda | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling (249 Дин.) | 694 Дин. | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (257 Дин.) | 583 Дин. | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 2,706 Дин. | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (1,182 Дин.) | 604 Дин. | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,096 Shilling (354 Дин.) | 521 Дин. | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,283 Shilling (418 Дин.) | 514 Дин. | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,125 Shilling (150 Дин.) | 226 Дин. | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (209 Дин.) | 280 Дин. | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52,183 Shilling (1,528 Дин.) | 823 Дин. | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 13% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Uganda | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,060 Shilling (1,934 Дин.) | 2,458 Дин. | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,641 Shilling (1,775 Дин.) | 1,267 Дин. | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (2,928 Дин.) | 3,799 Дин. | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,592 Shilling (4,087 Дин.) | 4,802 Дин. | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (994 Дин.) | 744 Дин. | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,041 Shilling (675 Дин.) | 221 Дин. | + 206% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (135 Дин.) | 245 Дин. | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (117,110 Дин.) | 80,381 Дин. | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (5.58 Дин.) | 50 Дин. | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,643 Shilling (7,163 Дин.) | 3,538 Дин. | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12,000 Shilling (351 Дин.) | 412 Дин. | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 538 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2023.
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Cost of living in Uganda is about the same as in Serbia
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