Cost of living in Uganda compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 48% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Uganda | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,978 Shilling (₩7,694) | ₩11,276 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,887 Shilling (₩9,338) | ₩6,651 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,423 Shilling (₩4,830) | ₩5,632 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,653 Shilling (₩553) | ₩2,759 | - 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,859 Shilling (₩2,632) | ₩6,581 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,626 Shilling (₩1,549) | ₩7,203 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,302 Shilling (₩3,785) | ₩16,031 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (₩5,761) | ₩8,264 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,071 Shilling (₩1,698) | ₩3,965 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (₩1,571) | ₩3,324 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (₩13,395) | ₩21,608 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,561 Shilling (₩1,527) | ₩3,437 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,254 Shilling (₩755) | ₩4,184 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 31% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Uganda | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,901,380 Shilling (₩1,976,162) | ₩3,187,450 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (₩593,815) | ₩1,635,570 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (₩70,405) | ₩254,267 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (₩837,161) | ₩1,589,470 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (₩315,106) | ₩779,612 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (₩66,973) | ₩86,783 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154,498 Shilling (₩51,736) | ₩32,020 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,296,120 Shilling (₩434,024) | ₩219,090 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 539,404 Shilling (₩180,627) | ₩89,516 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,788 Shilling (₩8,970) | ₩16,029 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₩13,774 | - | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 62% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Uganda | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (₩14,672) | ₩69,705 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (₩20,447) | ₩54,258 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 190,070 Shilling (₩63,648) | ₩82,310 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (₩50,143) | ₩127,854 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 19% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Uganda | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (₩12,543,014) | ₩35,091,300 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,312 Shilling (₩1,779) | ₩1,986 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (₩60,276) | ₩59,721 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 47% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Uganda | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling (₩2,846) | ₩8,245 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (₩2,943) | ₩4,500 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₩22,779 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (₩13,517) | ₩21,034 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,096 Shilling (₩4,050) | ₩10,694 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,283 Shilling (₩4,783) | ₩8,457 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,125 Shilling (₩1,716) | ₩5,308 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (₩2,387) | ₩8,235 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52,183 Shilling (₩17,474) | ₩13,185 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 33% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Uganda | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,060 Shilling (₩22,121) | ₩30,256 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,641 Shilling (₩20,306) | ₩28,339 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (₩33,486) | ₩379,963 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,592 Shilling (₩46,744) | ₩116,906 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (₩11,365) | ₩17,287 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,041 Shilling (₩7,716) | ₩7,055 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (₩1,541) | ₩4,871 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (₩1,339,457) | ₩795,597 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (₩64) | ₩236 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,643 Shilling (₩81,922) | ₩116,074 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12,000 Shilling (₩4,018) | ₩4,500 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 299 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 37% cheaper than in South Korea
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