Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Uganda
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 52% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (52,529 Shilling) | 22,978 Shilling | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (30,581 Shilling) | 27,887 Shilling | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (15,320 Shilling) | 14,423 Shilling | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (6,764 Shilling) | 1,653 Shilling | + 309% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (14,865 Shilling) | 7,859 Shilling | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.35 (5,415 Shilling) | 4,626 Shilling | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (24,108 Shilling) | 11,302 Shilling | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (7,834 Shilling) | 17,203 Shilling | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.03 (4,077 Shilling) | 5,071 Shilling | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (12,762 Shilling) | 4,692 Shilling | + 172% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (56,234 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (8,641 Shilling) | 4,561 Shilling | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.88 (3,930 Shilling) | 2,254 Shilling | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 101% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,915 (9,024,215 Shilling) | 5,901,380 Shilling | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,658 (6,739,640 Shilling) | 1,773,300 Shilling | + 280% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 811 (821,141 Shilling) | 210,249 Shilling | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,412 (5,478,469 Shilling) | 2,500,000 Shilling | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,534 (3,577,036 Shilling) | 940,997 Shilling | + 280% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 (552,614 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 176% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 (347,405 Shilling) | 154,498 Shilling | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,466 (1,484,421 Shilling) | 1,296,120 Shilling | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (333,729 Shilling) | 539,404 Shilling | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (43,965 Shilling) | 26,788 Shilling | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 44 (44,883 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 217% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 217% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uganda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (228,192 Shilling) | 43,813 Shilling | + 421% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (209,533 Shilling) | 61,060 Shilling | + 243% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (346,071 Shilling) | 190,070 Shilling | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 344 (348,067 Shilling) | 149,740 Shilling | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 51% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 97,182 (98,376,101 Shilling) | 37,457,000 Shilling | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.42 (3,463 Shilling) | 5,312 Shilling | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 283 (286,522 Shilling) | 180,000 Shilling | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 75% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (22,981 Shilling) | 8,500 Shilling | + 170% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (37,934 Shilling) | 8,788 Shilling | + 332% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 329 (332,712 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (26,381 Shilling) | 40,364 Shilling | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (17,905 Shilling) | 12,096 Shilling | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (23,658 Shilling) | 14,283 Shilling | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 14 (13,910 Shilling) | 5,125 Shilling | + 171% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (19,523 Shilling) | 7,128 Shilling | + 174% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 (55,154 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 452% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 53% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (198,015 Shilling) | 66,060 Shilling | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 97 (98,520 Shilling) | 60,641 Shilling | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 (240,070 Shilling) | 100,000 Shilling | + 140% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 332 (335,885 Shilling) | 139,592 Shilling | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 77 (78,234 Shilling) | 33,940 Shilling | + 131% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (21,532 Shilling) | 23,041 Shilling | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (45,320 Shilling) | 4,601 Shilling | + 885% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,845 (1,867,421 Shilling) | 4,000,000 Shilling | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.53 (536 Shilling) | 191 Shilling | + 181% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 296 (299,808 Shilling) | 244,643 Shilling | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (18,964 Shilling) | 12,000 Shilling | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,201 prices entered by 284 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 74% more expensive than in Uganda
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