Cost of living in Uganda compared to Slovenia
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Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Uganda is 38% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
Uganda | Slovenia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Shilling (€6) | €15 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,000 Shilling (€6) | €7 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,000 Shilling (€3.22) | €4.68 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,463 Shilling (€0.86) | €1.18 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 6,000 Shilling (€1.49) | €3.83 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,408 Shilling (€0.60) | €2.25 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,000 Shilling (€6) | €7 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,000 Shilling (€2.98) | €1.68 | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,000 Shilling (€0.74) | €1.47 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (€1.16) | €1.30 | - 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (€10) | €15 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5,000 Shilling (€1.24) | €1.88 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,500 Shilling (€0.87) | €1.24 | - 30% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Uganda is 24% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
Uganda | Slovenia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,969,500 Shilling (€1,233) | €1,047 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000,000 Shilling (€496) | €913 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Shilling (€99) | €264 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Shilling (€744) | €959 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,500,000 Shilling (€372) | €617 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250,000 Shilling (€62) | €221 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,000 Shilling (€9) | €19 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | 650,000 Shilling (€161) | €416 | - 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 Shilling (€198) | €88 | + 125% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Shilling (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €12 | - | |
Clothes | - 66% | |||
Clothes in Uganda is 66% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
Uganda | Slovenia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (€11) | €84 | - 87% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (€15) | €37 | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 Shilling (€45) | €100 | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Shilling (€50) | €128 | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Uganda is 9% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
Uganda | Slovenia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (€9,292) | €26,000 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,415 Shilling (€1.59) | €1.55 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (€45) | €37 | + 19% | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Uganda is 35% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
Uganda | Slovenia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling (€2.11) | €16 | - 87% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (€2.18) | €8 | - 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Shilling (€12) | €54 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (€10) | €6 | + 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Shilling (€3.10) | €3.62 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,000 Shilling (€9) | €2.50 | + 247% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,000 Shilling (€1.74) | €1.20 | + 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (€1.77) | €2.27 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,112 Shilling (€5.73) | €18 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Uganda is 11% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
Uganda | Slovenia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Shilling (€12) | €24 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Shilling (€12) | €13 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (€25) | €50 | - 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,000 Shilling (€30) | €40 | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (€8) | €8 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15,000 Shilling (€3.72) | €2.20 | + 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (€1.14) | €2.67 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (€992) | €568 | + 75% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (€0.05) | €0.06 | - 25% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Shilling (€25) | €60 | - 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,813 Shilling (€3.43) | €4.50 | - 24% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Uganda is 27% cheaper than in Slovenia
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