Cost of living in Kampala (Uganda) is 16% cheaper than in Segovia (Spain)
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Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Kampala (Uganda) is 48% cheaper than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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Kampala | Segovia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,171 Shilling (€5.02) | €21 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,205 Shilling (€7) | €8 | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,977 Shilling (€2.98) | €4.15 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,454 Shilling (€0.86) | €0.74 | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 5,402 Shilling (€1.35) | €2.17 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,791 Shilling (€0.94) | €2.07 | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,420 Shilling (€4.84) | €7 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,878 Shilling (€2.71) | €11 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,117 Shilling (€1.03) | €0.93 | + 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,136 Shilling (€1.03) | €1.30 | - 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,743 Shilling (€8) | €4.80 | + 70% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4,723 Shilling (€1.18) | €1.47 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,335 Shilling (€0.58) | €0.82 | - 29% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 11% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,084,480 Shilling (€1,017) | €812 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,595,710 Shilling (€397) | €653 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 282,572 Shilling (€70) | €113 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,142,070 Shilling (€783) | €511 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,260,820 Shilling (€314) | €487 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 244,374 Shilling (€61) | €90 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 119,219 Shilling (€30) | €29 | + 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | 847,924 Shilling (€211) | €321 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 681,964 Shilling (€170) | €107 | + 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,941 Shilling (€7) | €6.00 | + 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 76,632 Shilling (€19) | €10 | + 84% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Kampala (Uganda) is 14% cheaper than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 65,735 Shilling (€16) | €51 | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 91,369 Shilling (€23) | €16 | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 135,244 Shilling (€34) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 145,572 Shilling (€36) | €78 | - 54% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is about the same as in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 34,086,900 Shilling (€8,490) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,708 Shilling (€1.42) | €1.33 | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 110,065 Shilling (€27) | €30 | - 7% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28,104 Shilling (€7) | €10 | - 31% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 16% cheaper than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14,028 Shilling (€3.49) | €8 | - 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,697 Shilling (€4.66) | €8 | - 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 58,216 Shilling (€15) | €42 | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17,408 Shilling (€4.34) | €3.50 | + 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,540 Shilling (€3.62) | €2.20 | + 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,898 Shilling (€5.70) | €4.00 | + 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,458 Shilling (€1.61) | €1.74 | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5,595 Shilling (€1.39) | €1.50 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25,452 Shilling (€6) | €11 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 18% cheaper than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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Kampala | Segovia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61,497 Shilling (€15) | €46 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 46,019 Shilling (€11) | €14 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 108,434 Shilling (€27) | €30 | - 10% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,126 Shilling (€35) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,926 Shilling (€4.46) | €9 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,285 Shilling (€3.31) | €2.00 | + 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,359 Shilling (€1.09) | €3.66 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,117,940 Shilling (€777) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 496 Shilling (€0.12) | €0.24 | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 246,616 Shilling (€61) | €31 | + 99% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 14,877 Shilling (€3.71) | €5.20 | - 29% | |
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TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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