Cost of living in Kampala (Uganda) is 15% more expensive than in Torreón (Mexico)
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| Food | - 14% | |||
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| Food in Kampala (Uganda) is 14% cheaper than in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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| Kampala | Torreón | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,316 Shilling (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 189 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,634 Shilling (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 102 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,819 Shilling (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 48 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,938 Shilling (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 22 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,442 Shilling (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 36 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,421 Shilling (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,274 Shilling (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 74 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,663 Shilling (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 36 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,009 Shilling (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,136 Shilling (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,743 Shilling (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 209 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,727 Shilling (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 31 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,758 Shilling (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 13 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Kampala (Uganda) is 75% more expensive than in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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| Kampala | Torreón | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,258,970 Shilling (Mex$ 21,693) | Mex$ 7,793 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,422,110 Shilling (Mex$ 7,243) | Mex$ 4,458 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 294,240 Shilling (Mex$ 1,499) | Mex$ 1,117 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,911,300 Shilling (Mex$ 9,735) | Mex$ 8,087 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 770,459 Shilling (Mex$ 3,924) | Mex$ 5,012 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 261,764 Shilling (Mex$ 1,333) | Mex$ 1,041 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 143,937 Shilling (Mex$ 733) | Mex$ 393 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,494,900 Shilling (Mex$ 7,614) | Mex$ 7,405 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 643,554 Shilling (Mex$ 3,278) | Mex$ 2,537 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24,682 Shilling (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 93 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 76,116 Shilling (Mex$ 388) | Mex$ 122 | + 217% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Kampala (Uganda) is 43% cheaper than in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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| Kampala | Torreón | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 65,735 Shilling (Mex$ 335) | Mex$ 828 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 91,369 Shilling (Mex$ 465) | Mex$ 734 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 135,061 Shilling (Mex$ 688) | Mex$ 1,452 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 173,471 Shilling (Mex$ 884) | Mex$ 1,437 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Kampala (Uganda) is about the same as in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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| Kampala | Torreón | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 34,086,900 Shilling (Mex$ 173,617) | Mex$ 270,605 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,743 Shilling (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 20 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110,065 Shilling (Mex$ 561) | Mex$ 541 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32,561 Shilling (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 99 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Kampala (Uganda) is 8% more expensive than in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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| Kampala | Torreón | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14,028 Shilling (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 99 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,697 Shilling (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 170 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 52,689 Shilling (Mex$ 268) | Mex$ 464 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17,408 Shilling (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 68 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,830 Shilling (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 42 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19,958 Shilling (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 61 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,943 Shilling (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 28 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,595 Shilling (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 30 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26,179 Shilling (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 129 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Kampala (Uganda) is 37% more expensive than in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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| Kampala | Torreón | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67,687 Shilling (Mex$ 345) | Mex$ 208 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41,143 Shilling (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 116 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 96,904 Shilling (Mex$ 494) | Mex$ 574 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 98,316 Shilling (Mex$ 501) | Mex$ 598 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,926 Shilling (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 88 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,568 Shilling (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 73 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,359 Shilling (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 29 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,117,940 Shilling (Mex$ 15,881) | Mex$ 12,081 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 496 Shilling (Mex$ 2.53) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 339,487 Shilling (Mex$ 1,729) | Mex$ 663 | + 161% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,786 Shilling (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 58 | + 38% | |
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TOTAL | + 15% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 117 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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