Cost of living in Uganda compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 48% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Uganda | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,978 Shilling (HK$48) | HK$95 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,887 Shilling (HK$58) | HK$45 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,423 Shilling (HK$30) | HK$47 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,145 Shilling (HK$4.48) | HK$26 | - 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,859 Shilling (HK$16) | HK$36 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,626 Shilling (HK$10) | HK$24 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,302 Shilling (HK$24) | HK$131 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (HK$36) | HK$31 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,071 Shilling (HK$11) | HK$20 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (HK$10) | HK$19 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (HK$84) | HK$143 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,561 Shilling (HK$10) | HK$18 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,254 Shilling (HK$4.71) | HK$17 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 76% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Uganda | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,907,060 Shilling (HK$8,162) | HK$49,142 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (HK$3,704) | HK$34,716 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (HK$439) | HK$1,299 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (HK$5,222) | HK$28,175 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (HK$1,966) | HK$18,653 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (HK$418) | HK$852 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154,498 Shilling (HK$323) | HK$259 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,296,120 Shilling (HK$2,708) | HK$4,093 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 539,404 Shilling (HK$1,127) | HK$2,108 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,788 Shilling (HK$56) | HK$91 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | HK$83 | - | |
| Clothes | - 69% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 69% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Uganda | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (HK$92) | HK$708 | - 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (HK$128) | HK$338 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 190,070 Shilling (HK$397) | HK$628 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (HK$313) | HK$1,283 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 42% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Uganda | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (HK$78,248) | HK$192,105 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,130 Shilling (HK$11) | HK$21 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (HK$376) | HK$602 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 44% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Uganda | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,677 Shilling (HK$20) | HK$57 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (HK$18) | HK$110 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | HK$407 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (HK$84) | HK$83 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,096 Shilling (HK$25) | HK$44 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,283 Shilling (HK$30) | HK$51 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,125 Shilling (HK$11) | HK$13 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (HK$15) | HK$22 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52,183 Shilling (HK$109) | HK$322 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 40% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Uganda | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,060 Shilling (HK$138) | HK$409 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,641 Shilling (HK$127) | HK$198 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (HK$209) | HK$1,780 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,592 Shilling (HK$292) | HK$987 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (HK$71) | HK$166 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,041 Shilling (HK$48) | HK$51 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (HK$10) | HK$66 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (HK$8,356) | HK$3,953 | + 111% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (HK$0.40) | HK$1.03 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,643 Shilling (HK$511) | HK$775 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,122 Shilling (HK$40) | HK$61 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 06, 2022.
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Cost of living in Uganda is 61% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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