Cost of living in Hamburg (Germany) is 89% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda)
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| Food | + 87% | |||
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| Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 87% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (55,123 Shilling) | 20,171 Shilling | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (33,754 Shilling) | 27,205 Shilling | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 (18,119 Shilling) | 11,977 Shilling | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (4,919 Shilling) | 3,454 Shilling | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.46 (18,066 Shilling) | 5,402 Shilling | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.34 (13,532 Shilling) | 3,791 Shilling | + 257% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (32,197 Shilling) | 19,420 Shilling | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.81 (11,393 Shilling) | 10,878 Shilling | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.28 (9,242 Shilling) | 4,117 Shilling | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (4,204 Shilling) | 4,136 Shilling | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (30,351 Shilling) | 32,743 Shilling | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.63 (6,619 Shilling) | 4,723 Shilling | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.75 (7,082 Shilling) | 2,335 Shilling | + 203% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 73% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,839 (7,449,489 Shilling) | 4,084,480 Shilling | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,544 (6,256,611 Shilling) | 1,595,710 Shilling | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (691,135 Shilling) | 282,572 Shilling | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,381 (5,594,095 Shilling) | 3,142,070 Shilling | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,090 (4,415,357 Shilling) | 1,260,820 Shilling | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €125 (507,970 Shilling) | 244,374 Shilling | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (96,728 Shilling) | 119,219 Shilling | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €355 (1,438,749 Shilling) | 847,924 Shilling | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (454,095 Shilling) | 681,964 Shilling | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 (21,810 Shilling) | 26,941 Shilling | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (79,323 Shilling) | 76,632 Shilling | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 214% | |||
| Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is 214% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Kampala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (324,306 Shilling) | 65,735 Shilling | + 393% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €61 (246,036 Shilling) | 91,369 Shilling | + 169% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (397,972 Shilling) | 135,244 Shilling | + 194% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €151 (610,015 Shilling) | 145,572 Shilling | + 319% | |
| Transportation | + 155% | |||
| Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is 155% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,600 (103,715,199 Shilling) | 34,086,900 Shilling | + 204% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.96 (7,929 Shilling) | 5,708 Shilling | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €78 (315,484 Shilling) | 110,065 Shilling | + 187% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (97,487 Shilling) | 28,105 Shilling | + 247% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is 30% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (34,853 Shilling) | 14,028 Shilling | + 148% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (38,115 Shilling) | 18,697 Shilling | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (193,824 Shilling) | 58,216 Shilling | + 233% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.69 (14,938 Shilling) | 17,408 Shilling | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 (9,376 Shilling) | 14,540 Shilling | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.81 (11,392 Shilling) | 22,898 Shilling | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.53 (6,195 Shilling) | 6,458 Shilling | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (6,425 Shilling) | 5,595 Shilling | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (79,645 Shilling) | 25,452 Shilling | + 213% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is 26% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (139,260 Shilling) | 61,497 Shilling | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (99,261 Shilling) | 46,019 Shilling | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (468,473 Shilling) | 108,434 Shilling | + 332% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (241,969 Shilling) | 139,126 Shilling | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (46,269 Shilling) | 17,926 Shilling | + 158% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.48 (14,086 Shilling) | 13,285 Shilling | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.91 (15,821 Shilling) | 4,359 Shilling | + 263% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (1,862,528 Shilling) | 3,117,940 Shilling | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (371 Shilling) | 496 Shilling | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (236,919 Shilling) | 246,616 Shilling | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (30,572 Shilling) | 14,877 Shilling | + 106% | |
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TOTAL | + 89% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 282 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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