Cost of living in Estonia compared to Uganda
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 21% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Estonia | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (39,734 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (27,841 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.23 (12,731 Shilling) | 13,000 Shilling | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (4,072 Shilling) | 3,029 Shilling | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.09 (12,162 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 (9,677 Shilling) | 2,408 Shilling | + 302% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.13 (20,196 Shilling) | 26,000 Shilling | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.39 (5,472 Shilling) | 12,000 Shilling | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.65 (2,544 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (5,022 Shilling) | 4,692 Shilling | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (37,088 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 (7,183 Shilling) | 5,000 Shilling | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.62 (2,424 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 15% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Estonia | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,071 (4,217,058 Shilling) | 4,969,500 Shilling | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €669 (2,634,564 Shilling) | 2,000,000 Shilling | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €307 (1,207,605 Shilling) | 400,000 Shilling | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €705 (2,776,873 Shilling) | 3,000,000 Shilling | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €475 (1,868,792 Shilling) | 1,500,000 Shilling | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €152 (598,971 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (68,883 Shilling) | 35,000 Shilling | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €427 (1,679,820 Shilling) | 650,000 Shilling | + 158% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (383,383 Shilling) | 800,000 Shilling | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (35,043 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (29,950 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 138% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 138% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Estonia | Uganda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €60 (237,862 Shilling) | 43,813 Shilling | + 443% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (125,367 Shilling) | 61,060 Shilling | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (333,107 Shilling) | 180,000 Shilling | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (438,015 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 119% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is about the same as in Uganda | ||||
| Estonia | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,139 (87,151,440 Shilling) | 37,457,000 Shilling | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (7,508 Shilling) | 6,415 Shilling | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (116,767 Shilling) | 180,000 Shilling | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 40% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Estonia | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.05 (15,949 Shilling) | 8,500 Shilling | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (31,492 Shilling) | 8,788 Shilling | + 258% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (196,825 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 294% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.39 (17,284 Shilling) | 40,364 Shilling | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.01 (15,804 Shilling) | 12,500 Shilling | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.74 (14,708 Shilling) | 35,000 Shilling | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.14 (8,425 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.18 (8,578 Shilling) | 7,128 Shilling | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (101,054 Shilling) | 23,112 Shilling | + 337% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 20% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Estonia | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (118,101 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (69,706 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (197,168 Shilling) | 100,000 Shilling | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (176,105 Shilling) | 120,000 Shilling | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (31,768 Shilling) | 33,940 Shilling | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (12,845 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.06 (15,993 Shilling) | 4,601 Shilling | + 248% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €743 (2,922,909 Shilling) | 4,000,000 Shilling | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (709 Shilling) | 191 Shilling | + 272% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (183,739 Shilling) | 244,643 Shilling | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.25 (20,667 Shilling) | 12,000 Shilling | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 323 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Estonia is 19% more expensive than in Uganda
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