Cost of living in South Africa compared to Uganda
Currency:
Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in South Africa is 14% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
South Africa | Uganda | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 147 (30,353 Shilling) | 18,923 Shilling | + 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 83 (17,180 Shilling) | 34,430 Shilling | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 50 (10,444 Shilling) | 18,019 Shilling | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 (4,119 Shilling) | 3,399 Shilling | + 21% | |
12 eggs, large | R 43 (8,992 Shilling) | 10,421 Shilling | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 (5,584 Shilling) | 3,962 Shilling | + 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 83 (17,146 Shilling) | 10,962 Shilling | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (5,887 Shilling) | 10,962 Shilling | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 (4,917 Shilling) | 3,924 Shilling | + 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (4,526 Shilling) | 4,095 Shilling | + 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 98 (20,168 Shilling) | 35,000 Shilling | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (4,947 Shilling) | 4,753 Shilling | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (3,422 Shilling) | 4,002 Shilling | - 14% | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in South Africa is 7% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
South Africa | Uganda | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,979 (3,718,557 Shilling) | 4,114,080 Shilling | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,359 (2,556,053 Shilling) | 3,500,000 Shilling | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,014 (416,472 Shilling) | 591,161 Shilling | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,176 (2,104,636 Shilling) | 3,660,000 Shilling | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,899 (1,426,910 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,089 (225,270 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | + 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 661 (136,723 Shilling) | 60,000 Shilling | + 128% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,454 (1,127,937 Shilling) | 1,200,000 Shilling | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,657 (342,693 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 71% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 122 (25,287 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | + 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 73 (15,142 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 82% | |||
Clothes in South Africa is 82% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
South Africa | Uganda | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 848 (175,308 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 251% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 600 (124,025 Shilling) | 60,000 Shilling | + 107% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,596 (330,149 Shilling) | 365,222 Shilling | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,363 (281,814 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | + 88% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in South Africa is 12% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
South Africa | Uganda | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 415,328 (85,900,418 Shilling) | 35,000,000 Shilling | + 145% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (4,942 Shilling) | 4,705 Shilling | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 839 (173,493 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | - 31% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in South Africa is about the same as in Uganda | ||||
South Africa | Uganda | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 55 (11,393 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 176 (36,478 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 599 (123,906 Shilling) | 100,000 Shilling | + 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (9,823 Shilling) | 8,000 Shilling | + 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (7,076 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 62 (12,877 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 37 (7,671 Shilling) | 10,074 Shilling | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (5,168 Shilling) | 5,000 Shilling | + 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 165 (34,176 Shilling) | 45,000 Shilling | - 24% | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in South Africa is 5% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
South Africa | Uganda | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 430 (89,023 Shilling) | 75,370 Shilling | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 218 (45,122 Shilling) | 29,852 Shilling | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 767 (158,532 Shilling) | 100,000 Shilling | + 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 702 (145,234 Shilling) | 106,872 Shilling | + 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 76 (15,796 Shilling) | 24,345 Shilling | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 36 (7,413 Shilling) | 16,956 Shilling | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (6,865 Shilling) | 4,507 Shilling | + 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,008 (2,069,827 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.84 (381 Shilling) | 100 Shilling | + 281% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 617 (127,671 Shilling) | 252,870 Shilling | - 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 51 (10,542 Shilling) | 12,286 Shilling | - 14% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,731 prices entered by 176 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 6% cheaper than in Uganda
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