Cost of living in Kampala (Uganda) is 68% more expensive than in Indore (India)
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| Food | + 14% | |||
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| Food in Kampala (Uganda) is 14% more expensive than in Indore (India) | ||||
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| Kampala | Indore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,316 Shilling (₨361) | ₨523 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,634 Shilling (₨567) | ₨403 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,819 Shilling (₨239) | ₨182 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,938 Shilling (₨65) | ₨55 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,442 Shilling (₨142) | ₨80 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,421 Shilling (₨98) | ₨42 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,274 Shilling (₨227) | ₨192 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,663 Shilling (₨236) | ₨122 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,009 Shilling (₨89) | ₨24 | + 270% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,136 Shilling (₨91) | ₨165 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,743 Shilling (₨724) | ₨1,155 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,727 Shilling (₨105) | ₨84 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,758 Shilling (₨61) | ₨23 | + 169% | |
| Housing | + 238% | |||
| Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 238% more expensive than in Indore (India) | ||||
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| Kampala | Indore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,258,970 Shilling (₨94,192) | ₨18,995 | + 396% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,422,110 Shilling (₨31,452) | ₨13,848 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 294,240 Shilling (₨6,507) | ₨2,777 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,911,300 Shilling (₨42,271) | ₨15,031 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 770,459 Shilling (₨17,040) | ₨9,459 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 261,764 Shilling (₨5,789) | ₨2,079 | + 178% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 143,937 Shilling (₨3,183) | ₨435 | + 632% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,494,900 Shilling (₨33,062) | ₨28,645 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 643,554 Shilling (₨14,233) | ₨15,589 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24,682 Shilling (₨546) | ₨366 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 76,116 Shilling (₨1,683) | ₨278 | + 505% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Kampala (Uganda) is 24% cheaper than in Indore (India) | ||||
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| Kampala | Indore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 65,735 Shilling (₨1,454) | ₨2,669 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 91,369 Shilling (₨2,021) | ₨2,725 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 135,061 Shilling (₨2,987) | ₨3,423 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 173,471 Shilling (₨3,837) | ₨2,793 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is 63% more expensive than in Indore (India) | ||||
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| Kampala | Indore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 34,086,900 Shilling (₨753,874) | ₨844,710 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,743 Shilling (₨105) | ₨102 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110,065 Shilling (₨2,434) | ₨869 | + 180% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34,467 Shilling (₨762) | ₨319 | + 139% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 70% more expensive than in Indore (India) | ||||
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| Kampala | Indore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14,028 Shilling (₨310) | ₨99 | + 213% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,697 Shilling (₨413) | ₨459 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 52,689 Shilling (₨1,165) | ₨1,183 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17,408 Shilling (₨385) | ₨245 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,830 Shilling (₨350) | ₨138 | + 155% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19,958 Shilling (₨441) | ₨250 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,943 Shilling (₨154) | ₨90 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,595 Shilling (₨124) | ₨82 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,601 Shilling (₨522) | ₨192 | + 171% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 59% more expensive than in Indore (India) | ||||
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| Kampala | Indore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67,687 Shilling (₨1,497) | ₨1,570 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41,143 Shilling (₨910) | ₨350 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 96,904 Shilling (₨2,143) | ₨1,203 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 98,316 Shilling (₨2,174) | ₨1,939 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,926 Shilling (₨396) | ₨861 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,568 Shilling (₨212) | ₨159 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,359 Shilling (₨96) | ₨177 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,117,940 Shilling (₨68,957) | ₨42,753 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 496 Shilling (₨11) | ₨11 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 339,487 Shilling (₨7,508) | ₨1,048 | + 617% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,786 Shilling (₨349) | ₨243 | + 44% | |
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TOTAL | + 68% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 88 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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