Cost of living in Uganda compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uganda | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,978 Shilling ($6) | $17 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,887 Shilling ($8) | $9 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,423 Shilling ($4.00) | $5.08 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,145 Shilling ($0.60) | $0.99 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,859 Shilling ($2.18) | $3.31 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,812 Shilling ($1.89) | $4.41 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,302 Shilling ($3.14) | $7 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling ($4.77) | $3.92 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,071 Shilling ($1.41) | $1.95 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling ($1.30) | $3.35 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling ($11) | $16 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,561 Shilling ($1.27) | $2.25 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,254 Shilling ($0.63) | $2.49 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uganda | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,907,060 Shilling ($1,084) | $2,528 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling ($492) | $1,959 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling ($58) | $202 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling ($694) | $1,772 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling ($261) | $1,345 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling ($56) | $138 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154,498 Shilling ($43) | $57 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,296,120 Shilling ($360) | $302 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 539,404 Shilling ($150) | $136 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,788 Shilling ($7) | $12 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $26 | - | |
| 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) | $51 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling ($17) | $47 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 190,070 Shilling ($53) | $92 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling ($42) | $119 | - 65% | |
| 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 ($10,395) | $25,234 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,903 Shilling ($1.36) | $1.05 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling ($50) | $76 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uganda | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,677 Shilling ($2.69) | $7 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling ($2.44) | $19 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $125 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling ($11) | $7 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,096 Shilling ($3.36) | $4.16 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,283 Shilling ($3.96) | $5.52 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,125 Shilling ($1.42) | $4.19 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling ($1.98) | $2.05 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52,183 Shilling ($14) | $25 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Uganda | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,060 Shilling ($18) | $49 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,641 Shilling ($17) | $26 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling ($28) | $192 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,592 Shilling ($39) | $83 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling ($9) | $13 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,041 Shilling ($6) | $5.17 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling ($1.28) | $6 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling ($1,110) | $495 | + 124% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling ($0.05) | $0.17 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,643 Shilling ($68) | $54 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,122 Shilling ($5.31) | $9 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Uganda is 44% cheaper than in United States
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