- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- Tanzania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uganda compared to Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 20% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,172 Shilling (13,679 Shilling) | 14,168 Shilling | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19,944 Shilling (12,304 Shilling) | 11,433 Shilling | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19,223 Shilling (11,860 Shilling) | 8,593 Shilling | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,482 Shilling (2,148 Shilling) | 2,503 Shilling | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,258 Shilling (5,095 Shilling) | 5,300 Shilling | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,580 Shilling (2,826 Shilling) | 1,957 Shilling | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,181 Shilling (16,152 Shilling) | 12,365 Shilling | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,557 Shilling (6,513 Shilling) | 6,804 Shilling | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,692 Shilling (2,277 Shilling) | 1,989 Shilling | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,834 Shilling (2,365 Shilling) | 2,508 Shilling | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,442 Shilling (29,270 Shilling) | 13,087 Shilling | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,646 Shilling (2,866 Shilling) | 2,631 Shilling | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,762 Shilling (2,321 Shilling) | 1,016 Shilling | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 4% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,545,270 Shilling (2,804,217 Shilling) | 2,160,980 Shilling | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,620,520 Shilling (999,784 Shilling) | 2,518,830 Shilling | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 389,941 Shilling (240,575 Shilling) | 346,554 Shilling | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,945,530 Shilling (1,817,253 Shilling) | 2,165,540 Shilling | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,668,590 Shilling (1,029,441 Shilling) | 1,133,590 Shilling | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling (134,150 Shilling) | 237,736 Shilling | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 113,742 Shilling (70,173 Shilling) | 86,345 Shilling | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,424,580 Shilling (878,899 Shilling) | 964,221 Shilling | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 647,022 Shilling (399,182 Shilling) | 440,406 Shilling | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,373 Shilling (19,356 Shilling) | 19,981 Shilling | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155,000 Shilling (95,628 Shilling) | 27,917 Shilling | + 243% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 19% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 70,244 Shilling (43,337 Shilling) | 94,492 Shilling | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 120,849 Shilling (74,558 Shilling) | 92,579 Shilling | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 174,907 Shilling (107,909 Shilling) | 71,213 Shilling | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 233,469 Shilling (144,039 Shilling) | 137,143 Shilling | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 22% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,503,100 Shilling (61,388,715 Shilling) | 27,000,000 Shilling | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,787 Shilling (2,336 Shilling) | 2,271 Shilling | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113,443 Shilling (69,989 Shilling) | 157,655 Shilling | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 5% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,706 Shilling (7,222 Shilling) | 32,210 Shilling | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35,003 Shilling (21,595 Shilling) | 31,335 Shilling | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling (56,893 Shilling) | 47,317 Shilling | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18,643 Shilling (11,502 Shilling) | 7,083 Shilling | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,604 Shilling (13,329 Shilling) | 7,812 Shilling | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,892 Shilling (14,123 Shilling) | 10,965 Shilling | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,300 Shilling (5,738 Shilling) | 3,873 Shilling | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,070 Shilling (2,511 Shilling) | 3,072 Shilling | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,706 Shilling (14,008 Shilling) | 11,833 Shilling | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 1% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,353 Shilling (36,001 Shilling) | 41,931 Shilling | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,859 Shilling (25,208 Shilling) | 22,414 Shilling | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling (43,187 Shilling) | 53,808 Shilling | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132,152 Shilling (81,532 Shilling) | 78,347 Shilling | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling (11,803 Shilling) | 13,680 Shilling | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,305 Shilling (6,975 Shilling) | 5,290 Shilling | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,167 Shilling (3,188 Shilling) | 3,681 Shilling | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,414,540 Shilling (1,489,657 Shilling) | 1,359,260 Shilling | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Shilling (370 Shilling) | 457 Shilling | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 261,343 Shilling (161,236 Shilling) | 167,780 Shilling | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,795 Shilling (15,297 Shilling) | 5,120 Shilling | + 199% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 984 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is about the same as in Tanzania
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