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Cost of living in Uganda compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 55% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,672 Shilling (₩4,765) | ₩9,039 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 22,282 Shilling (₩6,774) | ₩6,379 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,794 Shilling (₩3,282) | ₩5,040 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,117 Shilling (₩948) | ₩2,592 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,308 Shilling (₩1,918) | ₩4,035 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,548 Shilling (₩1,079) | ₩5,887 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,308 Shilling (₩2,830) | ₩12,725 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,040 Shilling (₩3,052) | ₩6,582 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,630 Shilling (₩1,104) | ₩5,233 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,065 Shilling (₩1,236) | ₩2,368 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 36,507 Shilling (₩11,099) | ₩25,551 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,620 Shilling (₩1,405) | ₩2,560 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,042 Shilling (₩925) | ₩2,792 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 11% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,942,260 Shilling (₩894,535) | ₩1,301,470 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,346,300 Shilling (₩409,316) | ₩1,061,050 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380,323 Shilling (₩115,630) | ₩162,088 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,315,830 Shilling (₩400,052) | ₩792,485 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 591,912 Shilling (₩179,959) | ₩526,218 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (₩66,108) | ₩84,737 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 116,531 Shilling (₩35,429) | ₩28,283 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,140,900 Shilling (₩346,868) | ₩427,447 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 724,919 Shilling (₩220,397) | ₩82,305 | + 168% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,634 Shilling (₩6,577) | ₩9,561 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155,000 Shilling (₩47,125) | ₩21,912 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 48% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 67,264 Shilling (₩20,450) | ₩78,411 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 90,870 Shilling (₩27,627) | ₩40,086 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 146,358 Shilling (₩44,497) | ₩108,514 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 175,528 Shilling (₩53,366) | ₩129,885 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 44% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Shilling (₩9,120,901) | ₩28,304,900 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,116 Shilling (₩1,251) | ₩1,480 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 107,190 Shilling (₩32,589) | ₩58,054 | - 44% | |
| 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) | 13,346 Shilling (₩4,058) | ₩5,574 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,372 Shilling (₩9,538) | ₩8,346 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling (₩28,036) | ₩18,483 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17,610 Shilling (₩5,354) | ₩13,179 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,352 Shilling (₩5,884) | ₩6,833 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,246 Shilling (₩6,156) | ₩10,222 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,199 Shilling (₩2,493) | ₩2,177 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,727 Shilling (₩1,133) | ₩2,752 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,400 Shilling (₩7,114) | ₩15,001 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 34% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,523 Shilling (₩16,273) | ₩33,637 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39,777 Shilling (₩12,093) | ₩21,226 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (₩21,282) | ₩186,616 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 92,686 Shilling (₩28,179) | ₩59,297 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (₩5,816) | ₩10,057 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,256 Shilling (₩2,814) | ₩5,173 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,349 Shilling (₩1,322) | ₩4,727 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,458,090 Shilling (₩747,333) | ₩588,221 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 365 Shilling (₩111) | ₩169 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 192,498 Shilling (₩58,525) | ₩81,212 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,795 Shilling (₩7,538) | ₩4,544 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2019.
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Cost of living in Uganda is 37% cheaper than in South Korea
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