Cost of living in Uganda compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,617 Shilling ($5.52) | $15 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,864 Shilling ($8) | $8 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,117 Shilling ($3.69) | $4.27 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,221 Shilling ($1.19) | $0.88 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,722 Shilling ($1.89) | $2.88 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,320 Shilling ($4.03) | $4.18 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,607 Shilling ($5.23) | $6 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling ($4.84) | $3.44 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,494 Shilling ($1.26) | $1.76 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,502 Shilling ($1.27) | $3.11 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33,551 Shilling ($9) | $14 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,680 Shilling ($1.32) | $1.99 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,233 Shilling ($0.63) | $2.18 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,919,260 Shilling ($1,102) | $2,189 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling ($499) | $1,581 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling ($59) | $179 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling ($703) | $1,543 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling ($265) | $1,142 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling ($56) | $113 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200,000 Shilling ($56) | $52 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 819,473 Shilling ($230) | $272 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 683,292 Shilling ($192) | $127 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28,098 Shilling ($8) | $11 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Shilling ($2.81) | $22 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 47,657 Shilling ($13) | $47 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 102,550 Shilling ($29) | $42 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 117,436 Shilling ($33) | $86 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling ($42) | $107 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling ($10,536) | $23,518 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,971 Shilling ($1.12) | $0.66 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling ($51) | $74 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 Shilling ($1.97) | $7 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,921 Shilling ($5.32) | $16 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 72,167 Shilling ($20) | $111 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 50,000 Shilling ($14) | $7 | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,255 Shilling ($4.01) | $3.45 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,505 Shilling ($4.36) | $4.86 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,328 Shilling ($1.78) | $3.66 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,815 Shilling ($2.48) | $1.81 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55,648 Shilling ($16) | $22 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Shilling ($14) | $47 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58,345 Shilling ($16) | $25 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling ($28) | $197 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 86,515 Shilling ($24) | $78 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27,980 Shilling ($8) | $12 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18,990 Shilling ($5.34) | $4.94 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Shilling ($1.41) | $5.65 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,940,370 Shilling ($1,108) | $427 | + 160% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 180 Shilling ($0.05) | $0.25 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 155,050 Shilling ($44) | $49 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,122 Shilling ($5.38) | $8 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 32,228 prices entered by 4,209 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 40% cheaper than in United States
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