Cost of living in Uganda compared to Turkey
Currency:
Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Uganda is 4% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Uganda | Turkey | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18,923 Shilling (156TL) | 332TL | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34,430 Shilling (285TL) | 188TL | + 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,019 Shilling (149TL) | 100TL | + 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,399 Shilling (28TL) | 36TL | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | 10,421 Shilling (86TL) | 83TL | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,962 Shilling (33TL) | 36TL | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,962 Shilling (91TL) | 167TL | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,962 Shilling (91TL) | 36TL | + 151% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,924 Shilling (32TL) | 26TL | + 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,095 Shilling (34TL) | 51TL | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,000 Shilling (289TL) | 270TL | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4,753 Shilling (39TL) | 46TL | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,002 Shilling (33TL) | 13TL | + 164% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Uganda is 14% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Uganda | Turkey | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,114,080 Shilling (34,002TL) | 32,837TL | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,500,000 Shilling (28,927TL) | 19,774TL | + 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 591,161 Shilling (4,886TL) | 2,779TL | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,660,000 Shilling (30,249TL) | 22,261TL | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 14,297TL | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 150,000 Shilling (1,240TL) | 2,908TL | - 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 60,000 Shilling (496TL) | 269TL | + 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,200,000 Shilling (9,918TL) | 11,523TL | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Shilling (1,653TL) | 4,442TL | - 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18,000 Shilling (149TL) | 188TL | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 150TL | - | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Uganda is 50% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
Uganda | Turkey | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Shilling (413TL) | 1,545TL | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Shilling (496TL) | 1,207TL | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 365,222 Shilling (3,019TL) | 2,575TL | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150,000 Shilling (1,240TL) | 2,323TL | - 47% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Uganda is 4% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Uganda | Turkey | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000,000 Shilling (289,270TL) | 1,476,380TL | - 80% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,705 Shilling (39TL) | 37TL | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 250,000 Shilling (2,066TL) | 1,163TL | + 78% | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Uganda is 14% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
Uganda | Turkey | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Shilling (124TL) | 98TL | + 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25,000 Shilling (207TL) | 159TL | + 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Shilling (826TL) | 1,388TL | - 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8,000 Shilling (66TL) | 229TL | - 71% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,000 Shilling (83TL) | 121TL | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Shilling (83TL) | 113TL | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,074 Shilling (83TL) | 56TL | + 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5,000 Shilling (41TL) | 76TL | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,000 Shilling (372TL) | 207TL | + 80% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Uganda is 21% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
Uganda | Turkey | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75,370 Shilling (623TL) | 1,323TL | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 29,852 Shilling (247TL) | 357TL | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (826TL) | 1,053TL | - 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 106,872 Shilling (883TL) | 1,624TL | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24,345 Shilling (201TL) | 312TL | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16,956 Shilling (140TL) | 78TL | + 80% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,507 Shilling (37TL) | 107TL | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 22,742TL | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Shilling (0.83TL) | 1.30TL | - 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 252,870 Shilling (2,090TL) | 1,608TL | + 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12,286 Shilling (102TL) | 56TL | + 82% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,656 prices entered by 373 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is about the same as in Turkey
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