Cost of living in Uganda compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 27% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Uganda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,978 Shilling (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 287 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,887 Shilling (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 145 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,423 Shilling (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 66 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,653 Shilling (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 25 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,859 Shilling (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 41 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,626 Shilling (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 27 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,302 Shilling (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 82 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 46 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,071 Shilling (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 31 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 29 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 270 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,561 Shilling (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 34 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,254 Shilling (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 22 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 25% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Uganda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,901,380 Shilling (Mex$ 29,652) | Mex$ 19,835 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (Mex$ 8,910) | Mex$ 10,125 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (Mex$ 1,056) | Mex$ 1,067 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (Mex$ 12,561) | Mex$ 13,483 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (Mex$ 4,728) | Mex$ 6,891 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (Mex$ 1,005) | Mex$ 706 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154,498 Shilling (Mex$ 776) | Mex$ 385 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,296,120 Shilling (Mex$ 6,512) | Mex$ 7,089 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 539,404 Shilling (Mex$ 2,710) | Mex$ 2,426 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,788 Shilling (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 110 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 118 | - | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 57% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Uganda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (Mex$ 220) | Mex$ 983 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (Mex$ 307) | Mex$ 684 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 190,070 Shilling (Mex$ 955) | Mex$ 1,680 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (Mex$ 752) | Mex$ 1,317 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Uganda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (Mex$ 188,204) | Mex$ 361,153 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,312 Shilling (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 23 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (Mex$ 904) | Mex$ 538 | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 19% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Uganda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 78 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 201 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 618 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 78 | + 161% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,096 Shilling (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 56 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,283 Shilling (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 63 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,125 Shilling (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 34 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 35 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Shilling (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 236 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Uganda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,060 Shilling (Mex$ 332) | Mex$ 353 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,641 Shilling (Mex$ 305) | Mex$ 157 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (Mex$ 502) | Mex$ 828 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,592 Shilling (Mex$ 701) | Mex$ 775 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 152 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,041 Shilling (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 83 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 43 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (Mex$ 20,098) | Mex$ 12,268 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (Mex$ 0.96) | Mex$ 3.20 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,643 Shilling (Mex$ 1,229) | Mex$ 918 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12,000 Shilling (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 69 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,821 prices entered by 977 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is about the same as in Mexico
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