Cost of living in Uganda compared to United States
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uganda | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Shilling ($7) | $19 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,000 Shilling ($7) | $10 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,181 Shilling ($2.46) | $5.78 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,463 Shilling ($0.93) | $1.08 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,000 Shilling ($1.61) | $4.96 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,408 Shilling ($0.65) | $4.69 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,000 Shilling ($7) | $7 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,000 Shilling ($3.21) | $4.68 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,000 Shilling ($0.80) | $2.52 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Shilling ($1.07) | $3.05 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling ($11) | $16 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,000 Shilling ($1.34) | $2.76 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,545 Shilling ($0.68) | $3.00 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uganda | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,969,500 Shilling ($1,331) | $2,844 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000,000 Shilling ($536) | $2,149 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Shilling ($107) | $222 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Shilling ($804) | $1,889 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,500,000 Shilling ($402) | $1,445 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250,000 Shilling ($67) | $150 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,000 Shilling ($9) | $64 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 650,000 Shilling ($174) | $299 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 Shilling ($214) | $137 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Shilling ($8) | $14 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $31 | - | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uganda | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling ($12) | $54 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling ($16) | $45 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 Shilling ($48) | $93 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Shilling ($54) | $119 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uganda | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling ($10,035) | $27,977 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,415 Shilling ($1.72) | $1.05 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling ($48) | $79 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uganda | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling ($2.28) | $8 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling ($2.35) | $21 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Shilling ($13) | $139 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling ($11) | $8 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Shilling ($3.35) | $4.83 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,000 Shilling ($9) | $6 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,000 Shilling ($1.88) | $4.78 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling ($1.91) | $2.24 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,112 Shilling ($6) | $27 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uganda | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Shilling ($13) | $55 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Shilling ($13) | $28 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling ($27) | $200 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,000 Shilling ($32) | $89 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling ($9) | $14 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15,000 Shilling ($4.02) | $5.19 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling ($1.23) | $6 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling ($1,072) | $563 | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling ($0.05) | $0.20 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Shilling ($27) | $55 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,813 Shilling ($3.70) | $10 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 21,950 prices entered by 2,826 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Uganda is 52% cheaper than in United States
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