- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Uganda
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Uganda
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 98% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 59 (59,676 Shilling) | 20,050 Shilling | + 198% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (28,339 Shilling) | 19,712 Shilling | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (21,573 Shilling) | 13,623 Shilling | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (6,739 Shilling) | 3,454 Shilling | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (13,321 Shilling) | 6,339 Shilling | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (7,121 Shilling) | 4,002 Shilling | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 27 (27,498 Shilling) | 20,747 Shilling | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (9,789 Shilling) | 9,599 Shilling | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.90 (4,966 Shilling) | 3,932 Shilling | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (14,962 Shilling) | 3,820 Shilling | + 292% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 111 (112,653 Shilling) | 45,225 Shilling | + 149% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (7,057 Shilling) | 4,630 Shilling | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.54 (4,594 Shilling) | 3,285 Shilling | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 95% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,130 (8,231,979 Shilling) | 2,358,130 Shilling | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,089 (6,165,577 Shilling) | 1,387,220 Shilling | + 344% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 731 (740,135 Shilling) | 389,941 Shilling | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,066 (6,142,197 Shilling) | 2,945,530 Shilling | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,475 (4,531,088 Shilling) | 1,668,590 Shilling | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 517 (523,081 Shilling) | 217,440 Shilling | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 306 (310,178 Shilling) | 116,531 Shilling | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,455 (1,473,619 Shilling) | 1,134,640 Shilling | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 431 (436,439 Shilling) | 724,919 Shilling | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (39,891 Shilling) | 23,198 Shilling | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (39,585 Shilling) | 155,000 Shilling | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 162% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 162% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 271 (273,915 Shilling) | 61,080 Shilling | + 348% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 228 (230,721 Shilling) | 98,886 Shilling | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 434 (439,632 Shilling) | 150,617 Shilling | + 192% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 508 (514,297 Shilling) | 207,707 Shilling | + 148% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 40% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 77,604 (78,581,597 Shilling) | 77,222,200 Shilling | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.31 (2,340 Shilling) | 4,146 Shilling | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 236 (238,951 Shilling) | 114,833 Shilling | + 108% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 65% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 26 (26,192 Shilling) | 13,346 Shilling | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 72 (72,541 Shilling) | 31,372 Shilling | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 294 (298,034 Shilling) | 92,215 Shilling | + 223% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (28,441 Shilling) | 17,610 Shilling | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (16,516 Shilling) | 19,352 Shilling | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (20,862 Shilling) | 20,246 Shilling | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (11,220 Shilling) | 8,199 Shilling | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (13,031 Shilling) | 3,727 Shilling | + 250% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 65 (65,968 Shilling) | 23,400 Shilling | + 182% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 120% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 198 (200,457 Shilling) | 53,523 Shilling | + 275% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 81 (82,051 Shilling) | 39,352 Shilling | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 414 (419,062 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 499% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 352 (356,546 Shilling) | 133,881 Shilling | + 166% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (68,017 Shilling) | 19,131 Shilling | + 256% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (23,414 Shilling) | 11,176 Shilling | + 110% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (42,642 Shilling) | 4,851 Shilling | + 779% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,980 (2,005,079 Shilling) | 2,458,090 Shilling | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.92 (931 Shilling) | 410 Shilling | + 127% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 468 (473,451 Shilling) | 230,544 Shilling | + 105% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (21,504 Shilling) | 24,795 Shilling | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,121 prices entered by 900 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1012.595
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 87% more expensive than in Uganda
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