Cost of living in United States compared to Uganda
Currency:
Food | + 111% | |||
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Food in United States is 111% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
United States | Uganda | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (76,377 Shilling) | 18,923 Shilling | + 304% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (42,088 Shilling) | 34,430 Shilling | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (22,153 Shilling) | 18,019 Shilling | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (4,133 Shilling) | 3,399 Shilling | + 22% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (17,643 Shilling) | 10,421 Shilling | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (17,707 Shilling) | 3,962 Shilling | + 347% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (28,321 Shilling) | 10,962 Shilling | + 158% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (17,232 Shilling) | 10,962 Shilling | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (8,611 Shilling) | 3,924 Shilling | + 119% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (11,721 Shilling) | 4,095 Shilling | + 186% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (61,530 Shilling) | 35,000 Shilling | + 76% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (11,394 Shilling) | 4,753 Shilling | + 140% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (10,827 Shilling) | 4,002 Shilling | + 171% | |
Housing | + 124% | |||
Housing in United States is 124% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
United States | Uganda | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (11,687,703 Shilling) | 4,114,080 Shilling | + 184% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (8,961,354 Shilling) | 3,500,000 Shilling | + 156% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (864,553 Shilling) | 591,161 Shilling | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (7,978,829 Shilling) | 3,660,000 Shilling | + 118% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (6,078,241 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (577,166 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | + 285% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (249,399 Shilling) | 60,000 Shilling | + 316% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (1,139,666 Shilling) | 1,200,000 Shilling | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (564,779 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 182% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (55,568 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | + 209% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (115,907 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 170% | |||
Clothes in United States is 170% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
United States | Uganda | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (222,278 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 345% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (203,165 Shilling) | 60,000 Shilling | + 239% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (378,189 Shilling) | 365,222 Shilling | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (509,144 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | + 239% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in United States is 23% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
United States | Uganda | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (110,471,707 Shilling) | 35,000,000 Shilling | + 216% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (3,821 Shilling) | 4,705 Shilling | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (286,871 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 15% | |
Personal Care | + 187% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 187% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
United States | Uganda | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (37,036 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | + 147% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (82,194 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 229% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (541,744 Shilling) | 100,000 Shilling | + 442% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (36,164 Shilling) | 8,000 Shilling | + 352% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (19,455 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 95% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (25,450 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 154% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (19,180 Shilling) | 10,074 Shilling | + 90% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (9,168 Shilling) | 5,000 Shilling | + 83% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (114,276 Shilling) | 45,000 Shilling | + 154% | |
Entertainment | + 155% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 155% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
United States | Uganda | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (222,572 Shilling) | 75,370 Shilling | + 195% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (115,660 Shilling) | 29,852 Shilling | + 287% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (803,137 Shilling) | 100,000 Shilling | + 703% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (384,957 Shilling) | 106,872 Shilling | + 260% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (56,717 Shilling) | 24,345 Shilling | + 133% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (21,653 Shilling) | 16,956 Shilling | + 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (28,223 Shilling) | 4,507 Shilling | + 526% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (1,967,643 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (1,433 Shilling) | 100 Shilling | + 1333% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (257,431 Shilling) | 252,870 Shilling | + 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (39,640 Shilling) | 12,286 Shilling | + 223% | |
TOTAL | + 98% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,587 prices entered by 2,369 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 98% more expensive than in Uganda
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