- Cost of Living
- Armenia
- Uganda
- Comparison
Cost of living in Armenia compared to Uganda
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 27% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,948Dram (22,542 Shilling) | 20,050 Shilling | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,879Dram (14,366 Shilling) | 19,712 Shilling | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,078Dram (8,243 Shilling) | 13,623 Shilling | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 429Dram (3,280 Shilling) | 3,454 Shilling | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 969Dram (7,410 Shilling) | 6,339 Shilling | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 322Dram (2,460 Shilling) | 4,002 Shilling | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,050Dram (8,031 Shilling) | 20,747 Shilling | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 465Dram (3,557 Shilling) | 9,599 Shilling | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 183Dram (1,400 Shilling) | 3,932 Shilling | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 400Dram (3,062 Shilling) | 3,820 Shilling | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,984Dram (22,811 Shilling) | 45,225 Shilling | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 520Dram (3,978 Shilling) | 4,630 Shilling | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 221Dram (1,692 Shilling) | 3,285 Shilling | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 51% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 255,908Dram (1,956,477 Shilling) | 2,358,130 Shilling | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 149,550Dram (1,143,345 Shilling) | 1,387,220 Shilling | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,718Dram (158,391 Shilling) | 389,941 Shilling | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 173,648Dram (1,327,580 Shilling) | 2,945,530 Shilling | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 95,992Dram (733,884 Shilling) | 1,668,590 Shilling | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 22,443Dram (171,582 Shilling) | 217,440 Shilling | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,758Dram (51,665 Shilling) | 116,531 Shilling | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 266,020Dram (2,033,785 Shilling) | 1,134,640 Shilling | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 97,983Dram (749,102 Shilling) | 724,919 Shilling | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,178Dram (47,234 Shilling) | 23,198 Shilling | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,219Dram (16,961 Shilling) | 155,000 Shilling | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 72% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 23,092Dram (176,543 Shilling) | 61,080 Shilling | + 189% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 18,878Dram (144,326 Shilling) | 98,886 Shilling | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,094Dram (352,396 Shilling) | 150,617 Shilling | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,229Dram (345,783 Shilling) | 207,707 Shilling | + 66% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 34% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,645,960Dram (66,100,396 Shilling) | 77,222,200 Shilling | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 435Dram (3,327 Shilling) | 4,146 Shilling | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,070Dram (46,410 Shilling) | 114,833 Shilling | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 38% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,943Dram (22,502 Shilling) | 13,346 Shilling | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (13,388 Shilling) | 31,372 Shilling | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,503Dram (80,300 Shilling) | 92,215 Shilling | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,000Dram (15,290 Shilling) | 17,610 Shilling | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,157Dram (8,846 Shilling) | 19,352 Shilling | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000Dram (7,645 Shilling) | 20,246 Shilling | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 507Dram (3,878 Shilling) | 8,199 Shilling | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 743Dram (5,679 Shilling) | 3,727 Shilling | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,930Dram (14,754 Shilling) | 23,400 Shilling | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 25% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,731Dram (43,818 Shilling) | 53,523 Shilling | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,571Dram (27,300 Shilling) | 39,352 Shilling | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000Dram (76,452 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,504Dram (126,174 Shilling) | 133,881 Shilling | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,847Dram (21,768 Shilling) | 19,131 Shilling | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,324Dram (10,121 Shilling) | 11,176 Shilling | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 838Dram (6,410 Shilling) | 4,851 Shilling | + 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 309,490Dram (2,366,124 Shilling) | 2,458,090 Shilling | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (153 Shilling) | 410 Shilling | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,847Dram (144,093 Shilling) | 230,544 Shilling | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 608Dram (4,647 Shilling) | 24,795 Shilling | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 832 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
7.645
UGX
/
AMD
Cost of living in Armenia is 34% cheaper than in Uganda
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