Cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda)
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| Food | + 89% | |||
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| Food in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (52,505 Shilling) | 20,171 Shilling | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (30,767 Shilling) | 27,205 Shilling | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.84 (22,001 Shilling) | 11,977 Shilling | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (3,407 Shilling) | 3,454 Shilling | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.58 (13,496 Shilling) | 5,402 Shilling | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 (10,112 Shilling) | 3,791 Shilling | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (23,386 Shilling) | 19,420 Shilling | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.72 (10,263 Shilling) | 10,878 Shilling | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.44 (5,428 Shilling) | 4,117 Shilling | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.22 (8,363 Shilling) | 4,136 Shilling | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (66,040 Shilling) | 32,743 Shilling | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.22 (8,360 Shilling) | 4,723 Shilling | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.98 (7,466 Shilling) | 2,335 Shilling | + 220% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,593 (6,006,364 Shilling) | 4,084,480 Shilling | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,118 (4,213,126 Shilling) | 1,595,710 Shilling | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (650,706 Shilling) | 282,572 Shilling | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,093 (4,118,800 Shilling) | 3,142,070 Shilling | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,014 (3,823,346 Shilling) | 1,260,820 Shilling | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $93 (350,953 Shilling) | 244,374 Shilling | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (187,418 Shilling) | 119,219 Shilling | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $253 (955,243 Shilling) | 847,924 Shilling | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $77 (288,957 Shilling) | 681,964 Shilling | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (31,531 Shilling) | 26,941 Shilling | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (74,581 Shilling) | 76,632 Shilling | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Kampala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (159,775 Shilling) | 65,735 Shilling | + 143% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (188,990 Shilling) | 91,369 Shilling | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (277,506 Shilling) | 135,244 Shilling | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (342,647 Shilling) | 145,572 Shilling | + 135% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,996 (90,464,166 Shilling) | 34,086,900 Shilling | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (3,951 Shilling) | 5,708 Shilling | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $76 (286,303 Shilling) | 110,065 Shilling | + 160% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (64,087 Shilling) | 28,110 Shilling | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (23,056 Shilling) | 14,028 Shilling | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (106,453 Shilling) | 18,697 Shilling | + 469% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $165 (621,409 Shilling) | 58,216 Shilling | + 967% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (29,130 Shilling) | 17,408 Shilling | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (11,593 Shilling) | 14,540 Shilling | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.33 (16,312 Shilling) | 22,898 Shilling | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.54 (13,345 Shilling) | 6,458 Shilling | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (6,649 Shilling) | 5,595 Shilling | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (82,886 Shilling) | 25,452 Shilling | + 226% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (165,483 Shilling) | 61,497 Shilling | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (75,953 Shilling) | 46,019 Shilling | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $293 (1,103,551 Shilling) | 108,434 Shilling | + 918% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (268,422 Shilling) | 139,126 Shilling | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (36,148 Shilling) | 17,926 Shilling | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.03 (18,967 Shilling) | 13,285 Shilling | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.70 (17,712 Shilling) | 4,359 Shilling | + 306% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $297 (1,118,936 Shilling) | 3,117,940 Shilling | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (677 Shilling) | 496 Shilling | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (149,376 Shilling) | 246,616 Shilling | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (36,282 Shilling) | 14,877 Shilling | + 144% | |
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TOTAL | + 77% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 200 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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