Cost of living in Uganda compared to Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 35% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Uganda | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,978 Shilling (14,585 Shilling) | 11,171 Shilling | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,887 Shilling (17,701 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,423 Shilling (9,155 Shilling) | 8,471 Shilling | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,653 Shilling (1,049 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,859 Shilling (4,988 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,626 Shilling (2,936 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,302 Shilling (7,174 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (10,919 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 446% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,071 Shilling (3,218 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (2,978 Shilling) | 1,830 Shilling | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (25,389 Shilling) | 12,000 Shilling | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,561 Shilling (2,895 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,254 Shilling (1,431 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 94% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Uganda | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,901,380 Shilling (3,745,776 Shilling) | 1,000,000 Shilling | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (1,125,565 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (133,451 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (1,586,822 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (597,278 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (126,946 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154,498 Shilling (98,064 Shilling) | 41,217 Shilling | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,296,120 Shilling (822,685 Shilling) | 2,000,000 Shilling | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 539,404 Shilling (342,375 Shilling) | 100,000 Shilling | + 242% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,788 Shilling (17,003 Shilling) | 45,000 Shilling | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 106% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Uganda | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (27,810 Shilling) | 24,996 Shilling | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (38,756 Shilling) | 18,800 Shilling | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 190,070 Shilling (120,643 Shilling) | 46,367 Shilling | + 160% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (95,044 Shilling) | 27,676 Shilling | + 243% | |
| Transportation | + 157% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 157% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Uganda | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (23,775,038 Shilling) | 4,000,000 Shilling | + 494% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,312 Shilling (3,372 Shilling) | 2,813 Shilling | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (114,251 Shilling) | 26,840 Shilling | + 326% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 12% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Uganda | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling (5,395 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (5,578 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 50,000 Shilling | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (25,620 Shilling) | 14,325 Shilling | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,096 Shilling (7,678 Shilling) | 6,686 Shilling | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,283 Shilling (9,066 Shilling) | 6,309 Shilling | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,125 Shilling (3,253 Shilling) | 3,940 Shilling | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (4,524 Shilling) | 1,600 Shilling | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52,183 Shilling (33,122 Shilling) | 13,627 Shilling | + 143% | |
| Entertainment | + 159% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 159% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Uganda | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,060 Shilling (41,930 Shilling) | 18,093 Shilling | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,641 Shilling (38,490 Shilling) | 14,943 Shilling | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (63,473 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,592 Shilling (88,603 Shilling) | 72,855 Shilling | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (21,543 Shilling) | 13,936 Shilling | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,041 Shilling (14,625 Shilling) | 5,000 Shilling | + 192% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (2,920 Shilling) | 4,268 Shilling | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (2,538,915 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 1169% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (121 Shilling) | 100 Shilling | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,643 Shilling (155,282 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 418% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12,000 Shilling (7,617 Shilling) | 6,369 Shilling | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 64 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2023.
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Cost of living in Uganda is 93% more expensive than in Tanzania
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