Cost of living in Kampala (Uganda) is 25% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
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| Food | - 27% | |||
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| Food in Kampala (Uganda) is 27% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Kampala | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,171 Shilling (3,271 Franc) | 6,831 Franc | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,205 Shilling (4,411 Franc) | 4,122 Franc | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,977 Shilling (1,942 Franc) | 3,766 Franc | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,454 Shilling (560 Franc) | 1,252 Franc | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,402 Shilling (876 Franc) | 1,237 Franc | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,791 Shilling (615 Franc) | 1,004 Franc | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,420 Shilling (3,149 Franc) | 3,173 Franc | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,878 Shilling (1,764 Franc) | 1,449 Franc | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,117 Shilling (668 Franc) | 650 Franc | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,136 Shilling (671 Franc) | 600 Franc | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,743 Shilling (5,309 Franc) | 6,581 Franc | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,723 Shilling (766 Franc) | 1,076 Franc | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,335 Shilling (379 Franc) | 213 Franc | + 77% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is about the same as in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Kampala | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,084,480 Shilling (662,320 Franc) | 424,490 Franc | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,595,710 Shilling (258,753 Franc) | 213,867 Franc | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 282,572 Shilling (45,821 Franc) | 104,683 Franc | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,142,070 Shilling (509,503 Franc) | 350,722 Franc | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,260,820 Shilling (204,449 Franc) | 99,394 Franc | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 244,374 Shilling (39,627 Franc) | 29,841 Franc | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 119,219 Shilling (19,332 Franc) | 39,216 Franc | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 847,924 Shilling (137,495 Franc) | 823,684 Franc | - 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 681,964 Shilling (110,584 Franc) | 97,456 Franc | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,941 Shilling (4,369 Franc) | 5,727 Franc | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 76,632 Shilling (12,426 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 68% | |||
| Clothes in Kampala (Uganda) is 68% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Kampala | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 65,735 Shilling (10,659 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 91,369 Shilling (14,816 Franc) | 67,777 Franc | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 135,244 Shilling (21,931 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 145,572 Shilling (23,605 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is 38% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Kampala | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 34,086,900 Shilling (5,527,370 Franc) | 30,000,000 Franc | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,708 Shilling (926 Franc) | 708 Franc | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110,065 Shilling (17,848 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28,192 Shilling (4,572 Franc) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 33% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Kampala | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14,028 Shilling (2,275 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,697 Shilling (3,032 Franc) | 3,600 Franc | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 58,216 Shilling (9,440 Franc) | 22,495 Franc | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17,408 Shilling (2,823 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,540 Shilling (2,358 Franc) | 3,250 Franc | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,898 Shilling (3,713 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,458 Shilling (1,047 Franc) | 2,200 Franc | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,595 Shilling (907 Franc) | 2,333 Franc | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25,452 Shilling (4,127 Franc) | 8,072 Franc | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 17% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Kampala | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61,497 Shilling (9,972 Franc) | 9,354 Franc | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46,019 Shilling (7,462 Franc) | 3,838 Franc | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 108,434 Shilling (17,583 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,126 Shilling (22,560 Franc) | 19,456 Franc | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,926 Shilling (2,907 Franc) | 3,979 Franc | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,285 Shilling (2,154 Franc) | 1,560 Franc | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,359 Shilling (707 Franc) | 707 Franc | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,117,940 Shilling (505,590 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 496 Shilling (80 Franc) | 83 Franc | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 246,616 Shilling (39,990 Franc) | 27,456 Franc | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 14,877 Shilling (2,412 Franc) | 725 Franc | + 233% | |
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TOTAL | - 25% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 59 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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