Cost of living in Uganda compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 32% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Uganda | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,978 Shilling (6 B/.) | 14 B/. | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,887 Shilling (8 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,423 Shilling (3.92 B/.) | 3.91 B/. | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,653 Shilling (0.45 B/.) | 1.63 B/. | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,859 Shilling (2.13 B/.) | 2.85 B/. | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,626 Shilling (1.26 B/.) | 2.07 B/. | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,302 Shilling (3.07 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (4.67 B/.) | 2.55 B/. | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,071 Shilling (1.38 B/.) | 1.96 B/. | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (1.27 B/.) | 1.51 B/. | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (11 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,561 Shilling (1.24 B/.) | 2.44 B/. | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,254 Shilling (0.61 B/.) | 1.61 B/. | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 11% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Uganda | Panama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,901,380 Shilling (1,602 B/.) | 1,273 B/. | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (481 B/.) | 852 B/. | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (57 B/.) | 127 B/. | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (679 B/.) | 908 B/. | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (255 B/.) | 556 B/. | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (54 B/.) | 78 B/. | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154,498 Shilling (42 B/.) | 46 B/. | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,296,120 Shilling (352 B/.) | 340 B/. | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 539,404 Shilling (146 B/.) | 106 B/. | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,788 Shilling (7 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 15 B/. | - | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 47% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Uganda | Panama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (12 B/.) | 48 B/. | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (17 B/.) | 26 B/. | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 190,070 Shilling (52 B/.) | 79 B/. | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (41 B/.) | 83 B/. | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is about the same as in Panama | ||||
| Uganda | Panama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (10,167 B/.) | 22,433 B/. | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,312 Shilling (1.44 B/.) | 1.29 B/. | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (49 B/.) | 42 B/. | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 57% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Uganda | Panama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling (2.31 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (2.39 B/.) | 32 B/. | - 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 62 B/. | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (11 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,096 Shilling (3.28 B/.) | 5.05 B/. | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,283 Shilling (3.88 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,125 Shilling (1.39 B/.) | 3.79 B/. | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (1.93 B/.) | 3.38 B/. | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Shilling (2.71 B/.) | 19 B/. | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 5% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Uganda | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,060 Shilling (18 B/.) | 29 B/. | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,641 Shilling (16 B/.) | 13 B/. | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (27 B/.) | 55 B/. | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,592 Shilling (38 B/.) | 47 B/. | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (9 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,041 Shilling (6 B/.) | 5.69 B/. | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (1.25 B/.) | 2.75 B/. | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (1,086 B/.) | 651 B/. | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (0.05 B/.) | 0.22 B/. | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,643 Shilling (66 B/.) | 47 B/. | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12,000 Shilling (3.26 B/.) | 5.66 B/. | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 733 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 19% cheaper than in Panama
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