Cost of living in Kampala (Uganda) is 26% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
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| Food in Kampala (Uganda) is about the same as in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Kampala | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,171 Shilling (102TL) | 133TL | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,205 Shilling (138TL) | 83TL | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,977 Shilling (61TL) | 43TL | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,454 Shilling (17TL) | 23TL | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,402 Shilling (27TL) | 33TL | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,791 Shilling (19TL) | 24TL | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,420 Shilling (98TL) | 85TL | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,878 Shilling (55TL) | 24TL | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,117 Shilling (21TL) | 10TL | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,136 Shilling (21TL) | 29TL | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,743 Shilling (166TL) | 241TL | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,723 Shilling (24TL) | 24TL | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,335 Shilling (12TL) | 14TL | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 87% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Kampala | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,084,480 Shilling (20,680TL) | 8,888TL | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,595,710 Shilling (8,079TL) | 3,011TL | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 282,572 Shilling (1,431TL) | 1,494TL | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,142,070 Shilling (15,909TL) | 14,348TL | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,260,820 Shilling (6,384TL) | 3,360TL | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 244,374 Shilling (1,237TL) | 1,192TL | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 119,219 Shilling (604TL) | 94TL | + 540% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 847,924 Shilling (4,293TL) | 6,386TL | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 681,964 Shilling (3,453TL) | 4,873TL | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,941 Shilling (136TL) | 60TL | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 76,632 Shilling (388TL) | 55TL | + 611% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Kampala (Uganda) is 21% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Kampala | Bursa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 65,735 Shilling (333TL) | 482TL | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 91,369 Shilling (463TL) | 318TL | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 135,244 Shilling (685TL) | 806TL | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 145,572 Shilling (737TL) | 472TL | + 56% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is 21% cheaper than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Kampala | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 34,086,900 Shilling (172,588TL) | 894,032TL | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,708 Shilling (29TL) | 23TL | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110,065 Shilling (557TL) | 293TL | + 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28,192 Shilling (143TL) | 50TL | + 185% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 72% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Kampala | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14,028 Shilling (71TL) | 11TL | + 530% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,697 Shilling (95TL) | 60TL | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 58,216 Shilling (295TL) | 446TL | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17,408 Shilling (88TL) | 17TL | + 427% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,540 Shilling (74TL) | 43TL | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,898 Shilling (116TL) | 31TL | + 277% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,458 Shilling (33TL) | 18TL | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,595 Shilling (28TL) | 34TL | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25,452 Shilling (129TL) | 54TL | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 97% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kampala | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61,497 Shilling (311TL) | 161TL | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46,019 Shilling (233TL) | 165TL | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 108,434 Shilling (549TL) | 299TL | + 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,126 Shilling (704TL) | 970TL | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,926 Shilling (91TL) | 95TL | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,285 Shilling (67TL) | 44TL | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,359 Shilling (22TL) | 64TL | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,117,940 Shilling (15,787TL) | 2,042TL | + 673% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 496 Shilling (2.51TL) | 0.44TL | + 472% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 246,616 Shilling (1,249TL) | 284TL | + 339% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 14,877 Shilling (75TL) | 37TL | + 104% | |
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TOTAL | + 26% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 183 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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