Cost of living in Uganda compared to Macao
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 26% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Uganda | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,228 Shilling (54 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37,610 Shilling (80 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 699% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,645 Shilling (31 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,028 Shilling (6 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,193 Shilling (11 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,513 Shilling (7 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,938 Shilling (40 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,000 Shilling (25 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,513 Shilling (10 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,978 Shilling (8 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,000 Shilling (74 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,745 Shilling (10 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,205 Shilling (9 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 40% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Uganda | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,807,270 Shilling (8,088 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000,000 Shilling (4,249 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 273,896 Shilling (582 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,338,990 Shilling (7,093 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,500,000 Shilling (3,186 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250,000 Shilling (531 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,000 Shilling (74 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 650,000 Shilling (1,381 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 Shilling (1,699 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Shilling (64 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 37 Pataca | - | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 62% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Uganda | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (93 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (130 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 282,725 Shilling (601 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Shilling (425 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 14% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Uganda | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (79,571 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,947 Shilling (13 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (382 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 14% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Uganda | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling (18 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (19 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,681 Shilling (161 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (86 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Shilling (27 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,000 Shilling (74 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,109 Shilling (24 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (15 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31,808 Shilling (68 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 62% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Uganda | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75,681 Shilling (161 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34,591 Shilling (73 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (212 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 91,751 Shilling (195 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14,000 Shilling (30 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,486 Shilling (31 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Shilling (11 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (8,497 Pataca) | 3,299 Pataca | + 158% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (0.41 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243,677 Shilling (518 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,813 Shilling (29 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 105 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 37% cheaper than in Macao
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