Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 71% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda)
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| Food | + 100% | |||
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| Food in Milan (Italy) is 100% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Milan | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (65,590 Shilling) | 20,171 Shilling | + 225% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (40,050 Shilling) | 27,205 Shilling | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.85 (23,810 Shilling) | 11,977 Shilling | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 (5,785 Shilling) | 3,454 Shilling | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.95 (16,064 Shilling) | 5,402 Shilling | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.19 (12,977 Shilling) | 3,791 Shilling | + 242% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (30,032 Shilling) | 19,420 Shilling | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (8,102 Shilling) | 10,878 Shilling | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (6,690 Shilling) | 4,117 Shilling | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.69 (6,883 Shilling) | 4,136 Shilling | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (32,620 Shilling) | 32,743 Shilling | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (7,292 Shilling) | 4,723 Shilling | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (5,537 Shilling) | 2,335 Shilling | + 137% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Milan (Italy) is 55% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Milan | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,789 (7,285,149 Shilling) | 4,084,480 Shilling | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,471 (5,990,173 Shilling) | 1,595,710 Shilling | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (766,026 Shilling) | 282,572 Shilling | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,040 (4,235,937 Shilling) | 3,142,070 Shilling | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €916 (3,729,195 Shilling) | 1,260,820 Shilling | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (464,411 Shilling) | 244,374 Shilling | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (100,461 Shilling) | 119,219 Shilling | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €358 (1,457,266 Shilling) | 847,924 Shilling | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (484,778 Shilling) | 681,964 Shilling | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.11 (20,820 Shilling) | 26,941 Shilling | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (46,676 Shilling) | 76,632 Shilling | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Milan (Italy) is 117% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Milan | Kampala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (321,140 Shilling) | 65,735 Shilling | + 389% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (129,881 Shilling) | 91,369 Shilling | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (367,914 Shilling) | 135,244 Shilling | + 172% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (482,893 Shilling) | 145,572 Shilling | + 232% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 74% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Milan | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,943 (113,758,294 Shilling) | 34,086,900 Shilling | + 234% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (7,595 Shilling) | 5,708 Shilling | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (146,801 Shilling) | 110,065 Shilling | + 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (91,516 Shilling) | 28,178 Shilling | + 225% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 73% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Milan | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (38,457 Shilling) | 14,028 Shilling | + 174% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (36,192 Shilling) | 18,697 Shilling | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (345,225 Shilling) | 58,216 Shilling | + 493% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.53 (22,507 Shilling) | 17,408 Shilling | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (13,115 Shilling) | 14,540 Shilling | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (12,122 Shilling) | 22,898 Shilling | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.66 (10,819 Shilling) | 6,458 Shilling | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (8,918 Shilling) | 5,595 Shilling | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (80,840 Shilling) | 25,452 Shilling | + 218% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 53% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Milan | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (202,063 Shilling) | 61,497 Shilling | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (81,422 Shilling) | 46,019 Shilling | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (385,675 Shilling) | 108,434 Shilling | + 256% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (365,404 Shilling) | 139,126 Shilling | + 163% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (44,944 Shilling) | 17,926 Shilling | + 151% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.01 (8,201 Shilling) | 13,285 Shilling | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.13 (20,904 Shilling) | 4,359 Shilling | + 380% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €492 (2,001,380 Shilling) | 3,117,940 Shilling | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (698 Shilling) | 496 Shilling | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €70 (285,286 Shilling) | 246,616 Shilling | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.86 (23,851 Shilling) | 14,877 Shilling | + 60% | |
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TOTAL | + 71% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 248 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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