Cost of living in Uganda compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 58% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Uganda | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Shilling (kr 69) | kr 226 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,000 Shilling (kr 69) | kr 122 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,000 Shilling (kr 36) | kr 68 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,463 Shilling (kr 10) | kr 22 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,000 Shilling (kr 17) | kr 58 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,408 Shilling (kr 7) | kr 42 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,000 Shilling (kr 72) | kr 55 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,000 Shilling (kr 33) | kr 30 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,000 Shilling (kr 8) | kr 21 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (kr 13) | kr 33 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (kr 110) | kr 169 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,000 Shilling (kr 14) | kr 37 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,500 Shilling (kr 10) | kr 29 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 47% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Uganda | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,969,500 Shilling (kr 13,699) | kr 21,662 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000,000 Shilling (kr 5,513) | kr 15,755 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Shilling (kr 1,103) | kr 2,348 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Shilling (kr 8,270) | kr 12,140 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,500,000 Shilling (kr 4,135) | kr 9,733 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250,000 Shilling (kr 689) | kr 1,015 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,000 Shilling (kr 96) | kr 554 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 650,000 Shilling (kr 1,792) | kr 3,457 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 Shilling (kr 2,205) | kr 3,478 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Shilling (kr 83) | kr 86 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | kr 453 | - | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 66% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Uganda | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (kr 121) | kr 835 | - 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (kr 168) | kr 463 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 Shilling (kr 496) | kr 966 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Shilling (kr 551) | kr 1,132 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 45% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Uganda | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (kr 103,257) | kr 407,109 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,415 Shilling (kr 18) | kr 22 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (kr 496) | kr 849 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 39% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Uganda | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling (kr 23) | kr 71 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (kr 24) | kr 116 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Shilling (kr 138) | kr 646 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (kr 111) | kr 45 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Shilling (kr 34) | kr 41 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,000 Shilling (kr 96) | kr 38 | + 151% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,000 Shilling (kr 19) | kr 26 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (kr 20) | kr 23 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,112 Shilling (kr 64) | kr 455 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 48% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Uganda | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Shilling (kr 138) | kr 890 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Shilling (kr 138) | kr 301 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (kr 276) | kr 1,389 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,000 Shilling (kr 331) | kr 980 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (kr 94) | kr 153 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15,000 Shilling (kr 41) | kr 46 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (kr 13) | kr 96 | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (kr 11,027) | kr 5,951 | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (kr 0.53) | kr 1.06 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Shilling (kr 276) | kr 408 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,813 Shilling (kr 38) | kr 139 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 536 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 50% cheaper than in Norway
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