- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Uganda
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Uganda
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 77% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 54 (56,323 Shilling) | 21,809 Shilling | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (27,709 Shilling) | 19,086 Shilling | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (20,361 Shilling) | 17,084 Shilling | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (6,905 Shilling) | 3,090 Shilling | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (13,551 Shilling) | 7,568 Shilling | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (6,813 Shilling) | 4,358 Shilling | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (27,539 Shilling) | 31,063 Shilling | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (9,439 Shilling) | 9,678 Shilling | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.75 (4,942 Shilling) | 3,800 Shilling | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (15,051 Shilling) | 4,108 Shilling | + 266% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 98 (101,636 Shilling) | 50,079 Shilling | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (7,449 Shilling) | 4,460 Shilling | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.45 (4,633 Shilling) | 3,535 Shilling | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 92% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,126 (8,451,631 Shilling) | 4,721,260 Shilling | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,129 (6,373,964 Shilling) | 2,108,860 Shilling | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 754 (784,380 Shilling) | 362,222 Shilling | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,283 (6,534,669 Shilling) | 2,791,770 Shilling | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,291 (4,462,920 Shilling) | 1,878,480 Shilling | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 509 (529,736 Shilling) | 264,872 Shilling | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 303 (315,277 Shilling) | 106,384 Shilling | + 196% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,410 (1,466,112 Shilling) | 1,438,990 Shilling | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 418 (434,530 Shilling) | 619,480 Shilling | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (39,765 Shilling) | 25,738 Shilling | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (39,991 Shilling) | 94,837 Shilling | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 112% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 255 (264,889 Shilling) | 86,209 Shilling | + 207% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (220,793 Shilling) | 115,527 Shilling | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (389,965 Shilling) | 136,713 Shilling | + 185% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 426 (443,099 Shilling) | 232,680 Shilling | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 56% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,928 (82,087,020 Shilling) | 73,301,900 Shilling | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.24 (2,335 Shilling) | 3,712 Shilling | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 254 (263,955 Shilling) | 113,443 Shilling | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 69% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (22,688 Shilling) | 11,706 Shilling | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 68 (71,209 Shilling) | 35,003 Shilling | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 265 (276,049 Shilling) | 92,215 Shilling | + 199% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (28,210 Shilling) | 18,643 Shilling | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (17,771 Shilling) | 14,367 Shilling | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (19,664 Shilling) | 20,419 Shilling | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (11,595 Shilling) | 10,691 Shilling | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (13,334 Shilling) | 4,346 Shilling | + 207% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 (58,291 Shilling) | 25,965 Shilling | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 96% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (203,698 Shilling) | 71,908 Shilling | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (79,857 Shilling) | 40,699 Shilling | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 295 (307,307 Shilling) | 157,327 Shilling | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 373 (387,988 Shilling) | 128,520 Shilling | + 202% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 65 (68,064 Shilling) | 20,932 Shilling | + 225% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (22,325 Shilling) | 10,023 Shilling | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (45,191 Shilling) | 5,021 Shilling | + 800% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,135 (2,220,410 Shilling) | 2,414,540 Shilling | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.80 (829 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 445 (463,235 Shilling) | 260,646 Shilling | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (21,867 Shilling) | 23,812 Shilling | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 82% more expensive than in Uganda
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