Cost of living in Kampala (Uganda) is 47% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland)
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| Food | - 48% | |||
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| Food in Kampala (Uganda) is 48% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Kampala | Cork | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,171 Shilling (€5.01) | €15 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,205 Shilling (€7) | €9 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,957 Shilling (€2.72) | €5.48 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,454 Shilling (€0.86) | €1.14 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,402 Shilling (€1.34) | €3.42 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,791 Shilling (€0.94) | €2.44 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,420 Shilling (€4.83) | €5.20 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,878 Shilling (€2.70) | €2.18 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,117 Shilling (€1.02) | €1.11 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,115 Shilling (€1.02) | €2.45 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,743 Shilling (€8) | €13 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,768 Shilling (€1.18) | €2.63 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,419 Shilling (€0.60) | €1.03 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 44% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Kampala | Cork | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,084,480 Shilling (€1,015) | €1,677 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,595,710 Shilling (€397) | €1,225 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 282,572 Shilling (€70) | €166 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,142,070 Shilling (€781) | €1,484 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,260,820 Shilling (€313) | €1,004 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 244,374 Shilling (€61) | €229 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 119,219 Shilling (€30) | €43 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 847,924 Shilling (€211) | €424 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 681,964 Shilling (€169) | €115 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,941 Shilling (€7) | €5.60 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 76,632 Shilling (€19) | €13 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Kampala (Uganda) is 51% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Kampala | Cork | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 65,735 Shilling (€16) | €63 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 91,369 Shilling (€23) | €34 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 135,244 Shilling (€34) | €90 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 145,572 Shilling (€36) | €97 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is 55% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Kampala | Cork | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 34,086,900 Shilling (€8,471) | €29,004 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,708 Shilling (€1.42) | €1.84 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110,065 Shilling (€27) | €63 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28,159 Shilling (€7) | €21 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 34% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Kampala | Cork | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14,028 Shilling (€3.49) | €5.43 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,697 Shilling (€4.65) | €16 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 58,216 Shilling (€14) | €55 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17,408 Shilling (€4.33) | €4.32 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,540 Shilling (€3.61) | €2.39 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,898 Shilling (€5.69) | €4.57 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,458 Shilling (€1.60) | €1.67 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,595 Shilling (€1.39) | €2.89 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25,452 Shilling (€6) | €15 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 36% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Kampala | Cork | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61,497 Shilling (€15) | €40 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46,019 Shilling (€11) | €22 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 108,434 Shilling (€27) | €54 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,126 Shilling (€35) | €66 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,926 Shilling (€4.45) | €12 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,285 Shilling (€3.30) | €3.33 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,359 Shilling (€1.08) | €6 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,117,940 Shilling (€775) | €437 | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 496 Shilling (€0.12) | €0.25 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 246,616 Shilling (€61) | €47 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 14,877 Shilling (€3.70) | €15 | - 75% | |
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TOTAL | - 47% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 227 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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