Cost of living in Uganda compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 42% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Uganda | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Shilling (€6) | €16 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,000 Shilling (€6) | €9 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,000 Shilling (€3.22) | €5.33 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,463 Shilling (€0.86) | €1.21 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,000 Shilling (€1.49) | €3.76 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,408 Shilling (€0.60) | €2.81 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,000 Shilling (€6) | €7 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,000 Shilling (€2.98) | €2.66 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,000 Shilling (€0.74) | €1.86 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (€1.16) | €0.96 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (€10) | €7 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,000 Shilling (€1.24) | €2.03 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,500 Shilling (€0.87) | €1.65 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 47% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Uganda | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,969,500 Shilling (€1,233) | €1,977 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000,000 Shilling (€496) | €1,538 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Shilling (€99) | €225 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Shilling (€744) | €1,222 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,500,000 Shilling (€372) | €949 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250,000 Shilling (€62) | €220 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,000 Shilling (€9) | €33 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 650,000 Shilling (€161) | €455 | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 Shilling (€198) | €114 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Shilling (€7) | €10 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €17 | - | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 65% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Uganda | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (€11) | €85 | - 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (€15) | €36 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 Shilling (€45) | €88 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Shilling (€50) | €114 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 39% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Uganda | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (€9,292) | €26,853 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,415 Shilling (€1.59) | €1.98 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (€45) | €72 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 36% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Uganda | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling (€2.11) | €11 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (€2.18) | €8 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Shilling (€12) | €84 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (€10) | €3.61 | + 177% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Shilling (€3.10) | €2.79 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,000 Shilling (€9) | €3.77 | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,000 Shilling (€1.74) | €1.63 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (€1.77) | €1.57 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,112 Shilling (€5.73) | €21 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 36% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Uganda | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Shilling (€12) | €41 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Shilling (€12) | €24 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (€25) | €146 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,000 Shilling (€30) | €59 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (€8) | €10 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15,000 Shilling (€3.72) | €3.44 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (€1.14) | €4.00 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (€992) | €809 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (€0.05) | €0.11 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Shilling (€25) | €42 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,813 Shilling (€3.43) | €8 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,412 prices entered by 390 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Uganda is 44% cheaper than in Germany
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