Cost of living in Uganda compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,340 Shilling ($3.28) | $15 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22,950 Shilling ($6) | $8 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,270 Shilling ($3.26) | $4.33 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,278 Shilling ($1.14) | $0.88 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,937 Shilling ($1.84) | $2.97 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,397 Shilling ($1.17) | $4.01 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27,276 Shilling ($7) | $6 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,459 Shilling ($4.10) | $3.36 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,270 Shilling ($1.93) | $1.77 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,500 Shilling ($0.93) | $3.15 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33,645 Shilling ($9) | $14 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,653 Shilling ($1.24) | $1.94 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,227 Shilling ($0.59) | $2.04 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,724,870 Shilling ($989) | $2,269 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,063,260 Shilling ($282) | $1,629 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Shilling ($53) | $177 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,187,730 Shilling ($315) | $1,625 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000,000 Shilling ($265) | $1,155 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling ($53) | $109 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 190,000 Shilling ($50) | $47 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 890,815 Shilling ($237) | $298 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 727,296 Shilling ($193) | $118 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,000 Shilling ($5.31) | $11 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,323 Shilling ($4.60) | $22 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 138,363 Shilling ($37) | $49 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Shilling ($40) | $45 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 112,259 Shilling ($30) | $86 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Shilling ($53) | $112 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 28,175,800 Shilling ($7,481) | $22,992 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,400 Shilling ($0.90) | $0.75 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 108,037 Shilling ($29) | $81 | - 64% | |
| 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) | 13,346 Shilling ($3.54) | $7 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,607 Shilling ($6) | $20 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 82,839 Shilling ($22) | $110 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17,610 Shilling ($4.68) | $7 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,352 Shilling ($5.14) | $3.55 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,246 Shilling ($5.38) | $5.08 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,199 Shilling ($2.18) | $3.57 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,540 Shilling ($1.21) | $1.83 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,449 Shilling ($5.96) | $21 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 43% 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) | $24 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70,000 Shilling ($19) | $223 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75,195 Shilling ($20) | $74 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,131 Shilling ($5.08) | $12 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,859 Shilling ($2.35) | $4.82 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,259 Shilling ($1.13) | $5.81 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,719,330 Shilling ($722) | $395 | + 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 365 Shilling ($0.10) | $0.19 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 199,952 Shilling ($53) | $52 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,687 Shilling ($5.23) | $8 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Uganda is 53% cheaper than in United States
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