Cost of living in Barcelona (Spain) is 55% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda)
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| Food | + 83% | |||
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| Food in Barcelona (Spain) is 83% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (72,396 Shilling) | 20,171 Shilling | + 259% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (39,163 Shilling) | 27,205 Shilling | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.09 (16,637 Shilling) | 11,977 Shilling | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (4,192 Shilling) | 3,454 Shilling | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.35 (13,619 Shilling) | 5,402 Shilling | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.14 (8,730 Shilling) | 3,791 Shilling | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (24,834 Shilling) | 19,420 Shilling | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (8,359 Shilling) | 10,878 Shilling | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (7,315 Shilling) | 4,117 Shilling | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (4,033 Shilling) | 4,136 Shilling | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (30,786 Shilling) | 32,743 Shilling | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.98 (8,048 Shilling) | 4,723 Shilling | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (4,334 Shilling) | 2,335 Shilling | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona (Spain) is 43% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,597 (6,503,172 Shilling) | 4,084,480 Shilling | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,088 (4,430,780 Shilling) | 1,595,710 Shilling | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €141 (574,762 Shilling) | 282,572 Shilling | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,021 (4,155,248 Shilling) | 3,142,070 Shilling | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €785 (3,197,563 Shilling) | 1,260,820 Shilling | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (425,658 Shilling) | 244,374 Shilling | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (113,898 Shilling) | 119,219 Shilling | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €399 (1,622,813 Shilling) | 847,924 Shilling | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (457,372 Shilling) | 681,964 Shilling | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (41,054 Shilling) | 26,941 Shilling | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (46,157 Shilling) | 76,632 Shilling | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 120% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona (Spain) is 120% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Kampala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (356,512 Shilling) | 65,735 Shilling | + 442% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (126,106 Shilling) | 91,369 Shilling | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (391,883 Shilling) | 135,244 Shilling | + 190% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (448,497 Shilling) | 145,572 Shilling | + 208% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona (Spain) is 64% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,966 (105,710,140 Shilling) | 34,086,900 Shilling | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (7,310 Shilling) | 5,708 Shilling | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (143,970 Shilling) | 110,065 Shilling | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (74,889 Shilling) | 28,178 Shilling | + 166% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona (Spain) is 46% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (38,838 Shilling) | 14,028 Shilling | + 177% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (26,256 Shilling) | 18,697 Shilling | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (250,237 Shilling) | 58,216 Shilling | + 330% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.57 (22,694 Shilling) | 17,408 Shilling | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.49 (10,146 Shilling) | 14,540 Shilling | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.04 (12,376 Shilling) | 22,898 Shilling | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.94 (7,898 Shilling) | 6,458 Shilling | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.98 (8,058 Shilling) | 5,595 Shilling | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (101,155 Shilling) | 25,452 Shilling | + 297% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona (Spain) is 26% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (152,579 Shilling) | 61,497 Shilling | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (71,305 Shilling) | 46,019 Shilling | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (174,291 Shilling) | 108,434 Shilling | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (218,931 Shilling) | 139,126 Shilling | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (52,095 Shilling) | 17,926 Shilling | + 191% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.44 (14,007 Shilling) | 13,285 Shilling | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.95 (20,155 Shilling) | 4,359 Shilling | + 362% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €444 (1,807,104 Shilling) | 3,117,940 Shilling | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (807 Shilling) | 496 Shilling | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (206,501 Shilling) | 246,616 Shilling | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.12 (20,846 Shilling) | 14,877 Shilling | + 40% | |
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TOTAL | + 55% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,490 prices entered by 196 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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