- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Uganda
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Uganda
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 72% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 (57,666 Shilling) | 22,172 Shilling | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (27,926 Shilling) | 19,944 Shilling | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (21,408 Shilling) | 19,223 Shilling | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (6,968 Shilling) | 3,482 Shilling | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (13,332 Shilling) | 8,258 Shilling | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (6,818 Shilling) | 4,580 Shilling | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (26,729 Shilling) | 26,181 Shilling | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (9,679 Shilling) | 10,557 Shilling | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.04 (5,160 Shilling) | 3,692 Shilling | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (14,361 Shilling) | 3,834 Shilling | + 275% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 106 (108,481 Shilling) | 47,442 Shilling | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (7,331 Shilling) | 4,646 Shilling | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (4,585 Shilling) | 3,762 Shilling | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 73% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,913 (8,098,156 Shilling) | 4,545,270 Shilling | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,126 (6,269,174 Shilling) | 1,620,520 Shilling | + 287% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 760 (778,185 Shilling) | 389,941 Shilling | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,091 (6,234,202 Shilling) | 2,945,530 Shilling | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,279 (4,378,958 Shilling) | 1,668,590 Shilling | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 536 (548,630 Shilling) | 217,440 Shilling | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 303 (310,066 Shilling) | 113,742 Shilling | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,488 (1,523,298 Shilling) | 1,424,580 Shilling | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 447 (457,821 Shilling) | 647,022 Shilling | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (38,706 Shilling) | 31,373 Shilling | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (39,496 Shilling) | 155,000 Shilling | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 106% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 260 (266,411 Shilling) | 70,244 Shilling | + 279% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (216,806 Shilling) | 120,849 Shilling | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 404 (413,295 Shilling) | 174,907 Shilling | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 469 (480,206 Shilling) | 233,469 Shilling | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 34% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,133 (79,965,071 Shilling) | 99,503,100 Shilling | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.29 (2,340 Shilling) | 3,787 Shilling | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 244 (249,433 Shilling) | 113,443 Shilling | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 55% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (23,424 Shilling) | 11,706 Shilling | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (70,263 Shilling) | 35,003 Shilling | + 101% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 281 (287,812 Shilling) | 92,215 Shilling | + 212% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (27,846 Shilling) | 18,643 Shilling | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (16,634 Shilling) | 21,604 Shilling | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (19,914 Shilling) | 22,892 Shilling | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (11,349 Shilling) | 9,300 Shilling | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (13,309 Shilling) | 4,070 Shilling | + 227% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (59,244 Shilling) | 22,706 Shilling | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 103% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 199 (203,344 Shilling) | 58,353 Shilling | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 78 (80,088 Shilling) | 40,859 Shilling | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 336 (343,692 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 391% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 360 (368,857 Shilling) | 132,152 Shilling | + 179% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (68,296 Shilling) | 19,131 Shilling | + 257% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (22,460 Shilling) | 11,305 Shilling | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (43,591 Shilling) | 5,167 Shilling | + 744% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,132 (2,182,248 Shilling) | 2,414,540 Shilling | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.83 (853 Shilling) | 600 Shilling | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 461 (471,901 Shilling) | 261,343 Shilling | + 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (21,760 Shilling) | 24,795 Shilling | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,787 prices entered by 1,010 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 70% more expensive than in Uganda
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