Cost of living in Uganda compared to Singapore
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 41% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Uganda | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,978 Shilling (SGD $8) | SGD $14 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,887 Shilling (SGD $10) | SGD $9 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,423 Shilling (SGD $5.25) | SGD $5.59 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,145 Shilling (SGD $0.78) | SGD $3.38 | - 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,859 Shilling (SGD $2.86) | SGD $4.25 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,626 Shilling (SGD $1.69) | SGD $3.35 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,302 Shilling (SGD $4.12) | SGD $13 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (SGD $6) | SGD $4.82 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,071 Shilling (SGD $1.85) | SGD $2.91 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (SGD $1.71) | SGD $5.04 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (SGD $15) | SGD $31 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,561 Shilling (SGD $1.66) | SGD $2.90 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,254 Shilling (SGD $0.82) | SGD $2.40 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 65% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Uganda | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,907,060 Shilling (SGD $1,423) | SGD $5,704 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (SGD $646) | SGD $3,323 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (SGD $77) | SGD $228 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (SGD $911) | SGD $3,159 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (SGD $343) | SGD $2,218 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (SGD $73) | SGD $137 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154,498 Shilling (SGD $56) | SGD $45 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,296,120 Shilling (SGD $472) | SGD $717 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 539,404 Shilling (SGD $196) | SGD $263 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,788 Shilling (SGD $10) | SGD $12 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | SGD $20 | - | |
| Clothes | - 64% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 64% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Uganda | Singapore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (SGD $16) | SGD $97 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (SGD $22) | SGD $53 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 190,070 Shilling (SGD $69) | SGD $139 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (SGD $55) | SGD $146 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 63% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Uganda | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (SGD $13,644) | SGD $132,890 | - 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,130 Shilling (SGD $1.87) | SGD $2.68 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (SGD $66) | SGD $110 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 46% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Uganda | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,677 Shilling (SGD $3.52) | SGD $14 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (SGD $3.20) | SGD $19 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | SGD $74 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (SGD $15) | SGD $15 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,096 Shilling (SGD $4.41) | SGD $8 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,283 Shilling (SGD $5.20) | SGD $10 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,125 Shilling (SGD $1.87) | SGD $3.02 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (SGD $2.60) | SGD $3.60 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52,183 Shilling (SGD $19) | SGD $41 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 32% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Uganda | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,060 Shilling (SGD $24) | SGD $62 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,641 Shilling (SGD $22) | SGD $27 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (SGD $36) | SGD $77 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,592 Shilling (SGD $51) | SGD $96 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (SGD $12) | SGD $21 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,041 Shilling (SGD $8) | SGD $6 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (SGD $1.68) | SGD $10 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (SGD $1,457) | SGD $850 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (SGD $0.07) | SGD $0.20 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,643 Shilling (SGD $89) | SGD $142 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,122 Shilling (SGD $7) | SGD $14 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 57% cheaper than in Singapore
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