Cost of living in Uganda compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 39% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Uganda | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,978 Shilling (€5.81) | €17 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,887 Shilling (€7) | €9 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,423 Shilling (€3.65) | €4.75 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,653 Shilling (€0.42) | €1.25 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,859 Shilling (€1.99) | €3.63 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,626 Shilling (€1.17) | €2.63 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,302 Shilling (€2.86) | €7 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (€4.35) | €2.11 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,071 Shilling (€1.28) | €1.67 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (€1.19) | €1.32 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (€10) | €8 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,561 Shilling (€1.15) | €1.83 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,254 Shilling (€0.57) | €1.33 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 10% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Uganda | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,901,380 Shilling (€1,492) | €1,245 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (€448) | €886 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (€53) | €173 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (€632) | €867 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (€238) | €606 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (€51) | €135 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154,498 Shilling (€39) | €25 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,296,120 Shilling (€328) | €351 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 539,404 Shilling (€136) | €127 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,788 Shilling (€7) | €5.44 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €11 | - | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 61% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Uganda | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (€11) | €71 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (€15) | €32 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 190,070 Shilling (€48) | €81 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (€38) | €107 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 12% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Uganda | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (€9,469) | €25,919 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,312 Shilling (€1.34) | €1.82 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (€46) | €36 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 33% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Uganda | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling (€2.15) | €9 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (€2.22) | €13 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €78 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (€10) | €5.45 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,096 Shilling (€3.06) | €3.22 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,283 Shilling (€3.61) | €2.90 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,125 Shilling (€1.30) | €1.79 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (€1.80) | €1.91 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Shilling (€2.53) | €18 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 24% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Uganda | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,060 Shilling (€17) | €37 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,641 Shilling (€15) | €17 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (€25) | €75 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,592 Shilling (€35) | €70 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (€9) | €9 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,041 Shilling (€5.82) | €1.85 | + 214% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (€1.16) | €5.60 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (€1,011) | €596 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (€0.05) | €0.28 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,643 Shilling (€62) | €48 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12,000 Shilling (€3.03) | €5.21 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,711 prices entered by 250 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Uganda is 24% cheaper than in Italy
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