Cost of living in Uganda compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 12% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Uganda | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,978 Shilling (29 lei) | 36 lei | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,887 Shilling (35 lei) | 22 lei | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,423 Shilling (18 lei) | 17 lei | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,145 Shilling (2.72 lei) | 5.33 lei | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,859 Shilling (10 lei) | 13 lei | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,626 Shilling (5.86 lei) | 7 lei | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,302 Shilling (14 lei) | 17 lei | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,203 Shilling (22 lei) | 4.37 lei | + 398% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,071 Shilling (6 lei) | 3.07 lei | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (5.94 lei) | 3.41 lei | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (51 lei) | 28 lei | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,561 Shilling (5.78 lei) | 7 lei | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,254 Shilling (2.86 lei) | 3.08 lei | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 64% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Uganda | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,907,060 Shilling (4,950 lei) | 3,054 lei | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,773,300 Shilling (2,246 lei) | 1,972 lei | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210,249 Shilling (266 lei) | 493 lei | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500,000 Shilling (3,167 lei) | 1,941 lei | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 940,997 Shilling (1,192 lei) | 1,199 lei | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (253 lei) | 307 lei | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154,498 Shilling (196 lei) | 36 lei | + 445% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,296,120 Shilling (1,642 lei) | 1,490 lei | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 539,404 Shilling (683 lei) | 384 lei | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,788 Shilling (34 lei) | 42 lei | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 32 lei | - | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 55% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Uganda | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (56 lei) | 279 lei | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (77 lei) | 161 lei | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 190,070 Shilling (241 lei) | 303 lei | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149,740 Shilling (190 lei) | 345 lei | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 43% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Uganda | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (47,452 lei) | 75,546 lei | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,130 Shilling (6 lei) | 8 lei | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (228 lei) | 78 lei | + 191% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 12% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Uganda | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,677 Shilling (12 lei) | 30 lei | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (11 lei) | 38 lei | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 156 lei | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (51 lei) | 20 lei | + 160% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,096 Shilling (15 lei) | 15 lei | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,283 Shilling (18 lei) | 18 lei | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,125 Shilling (6 lei) | 7 lei | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (9 lei) | 12 lei | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52,183 Shilling (66 lei) | 40 lei | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 21% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Uganda | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,060 Shilling (84 lei) | 107 lei | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,641 Shilling (77 lei) | 49 lei | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (127 lei) | 131 lei | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139,592 Shilling (177 lei) | 168 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (43 lei) | 25 lei | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,041 Shilling (29 lei) | 13 lei | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (5.83 lei) | 9 lei | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (5,067 lei) | 3,908 lei | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (0.24 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,643 Shilling (310 lei) | 215 lei | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19,122 Shilling (24 lei) | 22 lei | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uganda is 29% more expensive than in Romania
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