- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- South Korea
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uganda compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 44% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,172 Shilling (₩6,742) | ₩8,989 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19,944 Shilling (₩6,065) | ₩6,461 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19,223 Shilling (₩5,846) | ₩4,610 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,482 Shilling (₩1,059) | ₩2,486 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,258 Shilling (₩2,511) | ₩3,658 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,580 Shilling (₩1,393) | ₩5,318 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,181 Shilling (₩7,961) | ₩10,856 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,557 Shilling (₩3,210) | ₩6,647 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,692 Shilling (₩1,123) | ₩5,317 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,834 Shilling (₩1,166) | ₩2,500 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,442 Shilling (₩14,427) | ₩20,382 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,646 Shilling (₩1,413) | ₩2,758 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,762 Shilling (₩1,144) | ₩3,248 | - 65% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 7% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,545,270 Shilling (₩1,382,212) | ₩1,522,580 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,620,520 Shilling (₩492,799) | ₩1,134,840 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 389,941 Shilling (₩118,581) | ₩146,543 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,945,530 Shilling (₩895,733) | ₩983,840 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,668,590 Shilling (₩507,417) | ₩600,974 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (₩66,123) | ₩112,279 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 113,742 Shilling (₩34,589) | ₩26,295 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,424,580 Shilling (₩433,213) | ₩512,162 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 647,022 Shilling (₩196,759) | ₩97,084 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,373 Shilling (₩9,541) | ₩11,442 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155,000 Shilling (₩47,135) | ₩13,547 | + 248% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 39% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 70,244 Shilling (₩21,361) | ₩81,661 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 120,849 Shilling (₩36,750) | ₩47,464 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 174,907 Shilling (₩53,189) | ₩93,233 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 233,469 Shilling (₩70,998) | ₩135,952 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 28% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,503,100 Shilling (₩30,258,793) | ₩30,995,700 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,787 Shilling (₩1,152) | ₩1,555 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113,443 Shilling (₩34,498) | ₩62,714 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 18% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,706 Shilling (₩3,560) | ₩5,647 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35,003 Shilling (₩10,644) | ₩7,057 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling (₩28,043) | ₩33,974 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18,643 Shilling (₩5,669) | ₩10,272 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,604 Shilling (₩6,570) | ₩8,076 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,892 Shilling (₩6,961) | ₩7,730 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,300 Shilling (₩2,828) | ₩3,061 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,070 Shilling (₩1,238) | ₩2,686 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,706 Shilling (₩6,905) | ₩17,659 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 28% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,353 Shilling (₩17,745) | ₩30,653 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,859 Shilling (₩12,425) | ₩20,507 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (₩21,287) | ₩118,894 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132,152 Shilling (₩40,187) | ₩60,447 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (₩5,818) | ₩9,150 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,305 Shilling (₩3,438) | ₩4,930 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,167 Shilling (₩1,571) | ₩4,572 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,414,540 Shilling (₩734,259) | ₩577,048 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Shilling (₩182) | ₩382 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230,544 Shilling (₩70,108) | ₩76,765 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,795 Shilling (₩7,540) | ₩4,500 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,638 prices entered by 318 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 24% cheaper than in South Korea
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