Cost of living in Kampala (Uganda) is 44% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq)
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Kampala (Uganda) is 44% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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Kampala | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,172 Shilling (7,444 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26,832 Shilling (9,009 Dinar) | 15,000 Dinar | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,619 Shilling (4,237 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,337 Shilling (1,120 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | - 55% | |
12 eggs, large | 5,700 Shilling (1,914 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,416 Shilling (1,483 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15,607 Shilling (5,240 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,904 Shilling (3,661 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,513 Shilling (1,515 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,930 Shilling (1,319 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38,257 Shilling (12,845 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4,726 Shilling (1,587 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,690 Shilling (903 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 70% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 42% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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Kampala | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,312,660 Shilling (1,448,015 Dinar) | 2,000,000 Dinar | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,667,670 Shilling (559,935 Dinar) | 750,000 Dinar | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 406,213 Shilling (136,390 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,120,020 Shilling (1,047,575 Dinar) | 1,500,000 Dinar | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,559,590 Shilling (523,646 Dinar) | 1,000,000 Dinar | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248,612 Shilling (83,474 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 123,490 Shilling (41,463 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | 921,701 Shilling (309,469 Dinar) | 350,000 Dinar | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 616,927 Shilling (207,139 Dinar) | 200,000 Dinar | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,673 Shilling (9,292 Dinar) | 12,000 Dinar | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 88,943 Shilling (29,863 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 72% | |||
Clothes in Kampala (Uganda) is 72% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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Kampala | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 62,421 Shilling (20,959 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 102,803 Shilling (34,517 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 77% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 185,309 Shilling (62,219 Dinar) | 120,000 Dinar | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 123,084 Shilling (41,327 Dinar) | 200,000 Dinar | - 79% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is 5% more expensive than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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Kampala | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 53,098,600 Shilling (17,828,335 Dinar) | 12,000,000 Dinar | + 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,998 Shilling (1,678 Dinar) | 450 Dinar | + 273% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 117,502 Shilling (39,452 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 32% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24,002 Shilling (8,059 Dinar) | 59,653 Dinar | - 86% | |
Personal Care | - 54% | |||
Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 54% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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Kampala | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13,411 Shilling (4,503 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,622 Shilling (7,931 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 61,195 Shilling (20,547 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19,844 Shilling (6,663 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,091 Shilling (5,738 Dinar) | 12,500 Dinar | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,037 Shilling (7,735 Dinar) | 7,000 Dinar | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,258 Shilling (2,437 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5,080 Shilling (1,706 Dinar) | 9,000 Dinar | - 81% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29,940 Shilling (10,053 Dinar) | 15,000 Dinar | - 33% | |
Entertainment | - 63% | |||
Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 63% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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Kampala | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,966 Shilling (22,149 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 44,032 Shilling (14,784 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 97,348 Shilling (32,685 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 9% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 131,839 Shilling (44,266 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22,534 Shilling (7,566 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,864 Shilling (4,655 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | + 86% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,556 Shilling (1,530 Dinar) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,748,080 Shilling (922,693 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 208 Shilling (70 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 214,801 Shilling (72,121 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,335 Shilling (5,149 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 98 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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