Cost of living in Uganda compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 29% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Uganda | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,978 Shilling (13 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,887 Shilling (16 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,423 Shilling (8 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,653 Shilling (0.96 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,859 Shilling (4.59 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,626 Shilling (2.70 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,302 Shilling (7 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (10 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,071 Shilling (2.96 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (2.74 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (23 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,561 Shilling (2.66 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,254 Shilling (1.32 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 24% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Uganda | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,901,380 Shilling (3,445 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (1,035 FJ$) | 836 FJ$ | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (123 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (1,460 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (549 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (117 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154,498 Shilling (90 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,296,120 Shilling (757 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 539,404 Shilling (315 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,788 Shilling (16 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 6 FJ$ | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is about the same as in Fiji | ||||
| Uganda | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (26 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (36 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 190,070 Shilling (111 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (87 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 38% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Uganda | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (21,868 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,312 Shilling (3.10 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (105 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 11% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Uganda | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling (4.96 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (5.13 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 70 FJ$ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (24 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 293% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,096 Shilling (7 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,283 Shilling (8 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,125 Shilling (2.99 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (4.16 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52,183 Shilling (30 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 297% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 22% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Uganda | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,060 Shilling (39 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,641 Shilling (35 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (58 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,592 Shilling (81 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (20 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,041 Shilling (13 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (2.69 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (2,335 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (0.11 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,643 Shilling (143 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12,000 Shilling (7 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 39 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 11% more expensive than in Fiji
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