Cost of living in Uganda compared to Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 7% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Uganda | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Shilling (€6) | €9 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,000 Shilling (€6) | €7 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,000 Shilling (€3.30) | €3.19 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,029 Shilling (€0.77) | €0.73 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,000 Shilling (€1.52) | €2.25 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,408 Shilling (€0.61) | €1.68 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,000 Shilling (€7) | €5.99 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,000 Shilling (€3.05) | €1.16 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,000 Shilling (€0.76) | €1.05 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (€1.19) | €0.79 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (€10) | €5.34 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,000 Shilling (€1.27) | €1.43 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,500 Shilling (€0.89) | €0.86 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 7% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Uganda | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,969,500 Shilling (€1,262) | €1,089 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000,000 Shilling (€508) | €591 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Shilling (€102) | €96 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Shilling (€762) | €835 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,500,000 Shilling (€381) | €501 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250,000 Shilling (€64) | €67 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,000 Shilling (€9) | €11 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 650,000 Shilling (€165) | €344 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 Shilling (€203) | €169 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Shilling (€8) | €19 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 77% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 77% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Uganda | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (€11) | €81 | - 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (€16) | €80 | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 Shilling (€46) | €100 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Shilling (€51) | €80 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is about the same as in Slovakia | ||||
| Uganda | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (€9,515) | €24,454 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,415 Shilling (€1.63) | €1.73 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (€46) | €33 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 22% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Uganda | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling (€2.16) | €8 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (€2.23) | €4.79 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Shilling (€13) | €50 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (€10) | €2.44 | + 321% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Shilling (€3.18) | €3.76 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,000 Shilling (€9) | €2.91 | + 206% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,000 Shilling (€1.78) | €1.46 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (€1.81) | €2.08 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,112 Shilling (€5.87) | €21 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 7% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Uganda | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Shilling (€13) | €27 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Shilling (€13) | €23 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (€25) | €162 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,000 Shilling (€30) | €46 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (€9) | €7 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15,000 Shilling (€3.81) | €2.19 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (€1.17) | €2.00 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (€1,016) | €293 | + 247% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (€0.05) | €0.11 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,643 Shilling (€62) | €30 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12,000 Shilling (€3.05) | €4.74 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 169 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Uganda is 14% cheaper than in Slovakia
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