- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Uganda
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Uganda
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 76% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 53 (53,437 Shilling) | 23,221 Shilling | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (26,383 Shilling) | 19,213 Shilling | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (18,784 Shilling) | 14,365 Shilling | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (6,578 Shilling) | 3,059 Shilling | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (13,217 Shilling) | 5,931 Shilling | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (7,319 Shilling) | 4,102 Shilling | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (25,688 Shilling) | 29,253 Shilling | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (9,066 Shilling) | 8,706 Shilling | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.12 (5,138 Shilling) | 3,489 Shilling | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (12,714 Shilling) | 3,738 Shilling | + 240% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 93 (93,202 Shilling) | 52,733 Shilling | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (6,688 Shilling) | 4,498 Shilling | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.35 (4,365 Shilling) | 2,995 Shilling | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 91% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,197 (8,222,010 Shilling) | 4,503,500 Shilling | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,300 (6,319,424 Shilling) | 2,680,980 Shilling | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 742 (744,322 Shilling) | 312,500 Shilling | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,421 (6,440,395 Shilling) | 3,208,230 Shilling | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,292 (4,305,486 Shilling) | 1,891,140 Shilling | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 490 (491,420 Shilling) | 176,389 Shilling | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 307 (308,106 Shilling) | 158,751 Shilling | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,532 (1,536,252 Shilling) | 1,413,630 Shilling | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 392 (392,740 Shilling) | 514,606 Shilling | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (39,072 Shilling) | 19,468 Shilling | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 40 (40,440 Shilling) | 42,796 Shilling | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 159% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 159% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 283 (283,461 Shilling) | 84,459 Shilling | + 236% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 216 (216,968 Shilling) | 85,162 Shilling | + 155% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 387 (387,876 Shilling) | 160,799 Shilling | + 141% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 479 (480,598 Shilling) | 222,065 Shilling | + 116% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 54% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,429 (78,670,407 Shilling) | 68,113,200 Shilling | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.12 (2,129 Shilling) | 3,699 Shilling | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 260 (260,563 Shilling) | 113,443 Shilling | + 130% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 78% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (22,161 Shilling) | 17,720 Shilling | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (74,123 Shilling) | 26,840 Shilling | + 176% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 273 (273,801 Shilling) | 53,309 Shilling | + 414% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 26 (26,126 Shilling) | 20,887 Shilling | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (16,516 Shilling) | 16,473 Shilling | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (19,086 Shilling) | 20,585 Shilling | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (9,420 Shilling) | 7,677 Shilling | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (12,948 Shilling) | 5,122 Shilling | + 153% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 60 (60,408 Shilling) | 24,722 Shilling | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 94% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (194,986 Shilling) | 62,652 Shilling | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (77,462 Shilling) | 42,196 Shilling | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 296 (296,775 Shilling) | 157,327 Shilling | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 380 (381,549 Shilling) | 104,634 Shilling | + 265% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 65 (65,580 Shilling) | 15,672 Shilling | + 318% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (21,320 Shilling) | 10,153 Shilling | + 110% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (43,454 Shilling) | 5,168 Shilling | + 741% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,077 (2,083,280 Shilling) | 2,705,020 Shilling | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.75 (751 Shilling) | 300 Shilling | + 150% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 443 (444,810 Shilling) | 370,140 Shilling | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (19,717 Shilling) | 14,589 Shilling | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,640 prices entered by 1,145 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 82% more expensive than in Uganda
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