- Cost of Living
- Uganda
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uganda compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,172 Shilling ($5.99) | $14 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19,944 Shilling ($5.39) | $8 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19,223 Shilling ($5.19) | $4.53 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,482 Shilling ($0.94) | $0.89 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,258 Shilling ($2.23) | $3.17 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,580 Shilling ($1.24) | $4.01 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,181 Shilling ($7) | $6 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,557 Shilling ($2.85) | $3.34 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,692 Shilling ($1.00) | $1.60 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,834 Shilling ($1.04) | $3.44 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,442 Shilling ($13) | $15 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,646 Shilling ($1.25) | $1.91 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,762 Shilling ($1.02) | $2.13 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,545,270 Shilling ($1,228) | $2,042 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,620,520 Shilling ($438) | $1,581 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 389,941 Shilling ($105) | $177 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,945,530 Shilling ($796) | $1,585 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,668,590 Shilling ($451) | $1,130 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling ($59) | $122 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 113,742 Shilling ($31) | $48 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,424,580 Shilling ($385) | $334 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 647,022 Shilling ($175) | $119 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,373 Shilling ($8) | $11 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155,000 Shilling ($42) | $23 | + 86% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 70,244 Shilling ($19) | $47 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 120,849 Shilling ($33) | $45 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 174,907 Shilling ($47) | $85 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 233,469 Shilling ($63) | $114 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,503,100 Shilling ($26,873) | $22,333 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,787 Shilling ($1.02) | $0.77 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 113,443 Shilling ($31) | $85 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,706 Shilling ($3.16) | $7 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35,003 Shilling ($9) | $18 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling ($25) | $111 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18,643 Shilling ($5.04) | $7 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,604 Shilling ($5.83) | $3.50 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,892 Shilling ($6) | $5.12 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,300 Shilling ($2.51) | $3.47 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,070 Shilling ($1.10) | $1.85 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,706 Shilling ($6) | $20 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,353 Shilling ($16) | $45 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,859 Shilling ($11) | $25 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling ($19) | $173 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132,152 Shilling ($36) | $79 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling ($5.17) | $12 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,305 Shilling ($3.05) | $4.86 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,167 Shilling ($1.40) | $5.88 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,414,540 Shilling ($652) | $425 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Shilling ($0.16) | $0.34 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230,544 Shilling ($62) | $54 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,795 Shilling ($7) | $8 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 92,751 prices entered by 13,312 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 38% cheaper than in United States
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