Cost of living in Kampala (Uganda) is 19% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan)
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Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Kampala (Uganda) is 18% cheaper than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Kampala | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,172 Shilling (3,330 Pound) | 3,391 Pound | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26,832 Shilling (4,030 Pound) | 3,659 Pound | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,619 Shilling (1,895 Pound) | 2,906 Pound | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,337 Shilling (501 Pound) | 620 Pound | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | 5,700 Shilling (856 Pound) | 1,144 Pound | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,416 Shilling (663 Pound) | 502 Pound | + 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15,607 Shilling (2,344 Pound) | 1,967 Pound | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,904 Shilling (1,638 Pound) | 4,763 Pound | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,513 Shilling (678 Pound) | 782 Pound | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,930 Shilling (590 Pound) | 90 Pound | + 557% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38,257 Shilling (5,746 Pound) | 2,096 Pound | + 174% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4,726 Shilling (710 Pound) | 1,558 Pound | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,690 Shilling (404 Pound) | 495 Pound | - 18% | |
Housing | + 20% | |||
Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 20% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Kampala | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,312,660 Shilling (647,792 Pound) | 777,481 Pound | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,667,670 Shilling (250,496 Pound) | 298,340 Pound | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 406,213 Shilling (61,016 Pound) | 45,024 Pound | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,120,020 Shilling (468,649 Pound) | 527,686 Pound | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,559,590 Shilling (234,262 Pound) | 266,852 Pound | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248,612 Shilling (37,343 Pound) | 18,973 Pound | + 97% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 123,490 Shilling (18,549 Pound) | 5,760 Pound | + 222% | |
40” flat screen tv | 921,701 Shilling (138,446 Pound) | 76,666 Pound | + 81% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 616,927 Shilling (92,667 Pound) | 66,854 Pound | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,673 Shilling (4,157 Pound) | 3,645 Pound | + 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 88,943 Shilling (13,360 Pound) | 2,606 Pound | + 413% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Kampala (Uganda) is 6% cheaper than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 62,421 Shilling (9,376 Pound) | 28,408 Pound | - 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 102,803 Shilling (15,442 Pound) | 1,724 Pound | + 796% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 185,309 Shilling (27,835 Pound) | 54,510 Pound | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 123,084 Shilling (18,488 Pound) | 74,914 Pound | - 75% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is 32% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 53,098,600 Shilling (7,975,787 Pound) | 15,675,800 Pound | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,998 Shilling (751 Pound) | 781 Pound | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 117,502 Shilling (17,650 Pound) | 3,932 Pound | + 349% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24,001 Shilling (3,605 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 152% | |||
Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 152% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Kampala | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13,411 Shilling (2,014 Pound) | 1,956 Pound | + 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,622 Shilling (3,548 Pound) | 466 Pound | + 662% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 61,195 Shilling (9,192 Pound) | 9,915 Pound | - 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19,844 Shilling (2,981 Pound) | 374 Pound | + 698% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,091 Shilling (2,567 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 2535% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,037 Shilling (3,460 Pound) | 2,911 Pound | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,258 Shilling (1,090 Pound) | 93 Pound | + 1070% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5,080 Shilling (763 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 689% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29,940 Shilling (4,497 Pound) | 2,987 Pound | + 51% | |
Entertainment | + 51% | |||
Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 51% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Kampala | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,966 Shilling (9,909 Pound) | 14,834 Pound | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 44,032 Shilling (6,614 Pound) | 14,218 Pound | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 97,348 Shilling (14,622 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 131,839 Shilling (19,803 Pound) | 25,142 Pound | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22,534 Shilling (3,385 Pound) | 595 Pound | + 469% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,864 Shilling (2,082 Pound) | 2,762 Pound | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,556 Shilling (684 Pound) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,748,080 Shilling (412,781 Pound) | 27,550 Pound | + 1398% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 208 Shilling (31 Pound) | 10 Pound | + 212% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 214,801 Shilling (32,265 Pound) | 2,364 Pound | + 1265% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,335 Shilling (2,303 Pound) | 363 Pound | + 535% | |
TOTAL | + 19% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 99 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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