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Cost of living in Uganda compared to United States
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,672 Shilling ($4.18) | $14 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 22,282 Shilling ($5.94) | $8 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,794 Shilling ($2.88) | $4.43 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,117 Shilling ($0.83) | $0.88 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,308 Shilling ($1.68) | $3.20 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,548 Shilling ($0.95) | $3.96 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,308 Shilling ($2.48) | $6 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,040 Shilling ($2.68) | $3.34 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,630 Shilling ($0.97) | $1.59 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,065 Shilling ($1.08) | $3.62 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 36,507 Shilling ($10) | $15 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,620 Shilling ($1.23) | $1.92 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,042 Shilling ($0.81) | $2.15 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,942,260 Shilling ($785) | $2,045 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,346,300 Shilling ($359) | $1,540 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380,323 Shilling ($101) | $178 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,315,830 Shilling ($351) | $1,515 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 591,912 Shilling ($158) | $1,091 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 217,440 Shilling ($58) | $117 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 116,531 Shilling ($31) | $48 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,140,900 Shilling ($304) | $323 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 724,919 Shilling ($193) | $121 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,634 Shilling ($5.77) | $11 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155,000 Shilling ($41) | $22 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 67,264 Shilling ($18) | $47 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 90,870 Shilling ($24) | $44 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 146,358 Shilling ($39) | $86 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 175,528 Shilling ($47) | $113 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Shilling ($8,004) | $22,240 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,116 Shilling ($1.10) | $0.78 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 107,190 Shilling ($29) | $85 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13,346 Shilling ($3.56) | $7 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,372 Shilling ($8) | $18 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,215 Shilling ($25) | $110 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17,610 Shilling ($4.70) | $7 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,352 Shilling ($5.16) | $3.43 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,246 Shilling ($5.40) | $5.06 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,199 Shilling ($2.19) | $3.47 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,727 Shilling ($0.99) | $1.83 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,400 Shilling ($6) | $20 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,523 Shilling ($14) | $45 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39,777 Shilling ($11) | $25 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling ($19) | $171 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 92,686 Shilling ($25) | $78 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling ($5.10) | $12 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,256 Shilling ($2.47) | $4.92 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,349 Shilling ($1.16) | $5.91 | - 80% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,458,090 Shilling ($656) | $419 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 365 Shilling ($0.10) | $0.25 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 192,498 Shilling ($51) | $50 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,795 Shilling ($7) | $8 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 50% cheaper than in United States
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