Cost of living in Uganda compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uganda is 41% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Uganda | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Shilling (72 kr) | 130 kr | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,000 Shilling (72 kr) | 91 kr | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,000 Shilling (37 kr) | 64 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,029 Shilling (9 kr) | 15 kr | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,000 Shilling (17 kr) | 43 kr | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,408 Shilling (7 kr) | 39 kr | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,000 Shilling (75 kr) | 54 kr | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,000 Shilling (35 kr) | 30 kr | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,000 Shilling (9 kr) | 14 kr | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,692 Shilling (14 kr) | 19 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Shilling (115 kr) | 115 kr | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,000 Shilling (14 kr) | 22 kr | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,500 Shilling (10 kr) | 26 kr | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Uganda is 38% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Uganda | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,969,500 Shilling (14,308 kr) | 20,112 kr | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000,000 Shilling (5,759 kr) | 15,359 kr | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Shilling (1,152 kr) | 1,006 kr | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Shilling (8,638 kr) | 13,165 kr | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,500,000 Shilling (4,319 kr) | 10,070 kr | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250,000 Shilling (720 kr) | 651 kr | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,000 Shilling (101 kr) | 338 kr | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 650,000 Shilling (1,872 kr) | 3,000 kr | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 Shilling (2,303 kr) | 2,456 kr | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Shilling (86 kr) | 120 kr | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 200 kr | - | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Uganda is 65% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Uganda | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,813 Shilling (126 kr) | 993 kr | - 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,060 Shilling (176 kr) | 415 kr | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 Shilling (518 kr) | 1,011 kr | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Shilling (576 kr) | 1,314 kr | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Uganda is 39% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Uganda | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,457,000 Shilling (107,848 kr) | 272,928 kr | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,415 Shilling (18 kr) | 22 kr | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180,000 Shilling (518 kr) | 883 kr | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Uganda is 6% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Uganda | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,500 Shilling (24 kr) | 30 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,788 Shilling (25 kr) | 100 kr | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Shilling (144 kr) | 200 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,364 Shilling (116 kr) | 38 kr | + 202% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Shilling (36 kr) | 28 kr | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,000 Shilling (101 kr) | 36 kr | + 178% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,000 Shilling (20 kr) | 27 kr | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,128 Shilling (21 kr) | 23 kr | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,112 Shilling (67 kr) | 264 kr | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Uganda is 32% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Uganda | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Shilling (144 kr) | 528 kr | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Shilling (144 kr) | 301 kr | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Shilling (288 kr) | 810 kr | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,000 Shilling (346 kr) | 883 kr | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33,940 Shilling (98 kr) | 167 kr | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15,000 Shilling (43 kr) | 43 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,601 Shilling (13 kr) | 73 kr | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 Shilling (11,517 kr) | 9,490 kr | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 Shilling (0.55 kr) | 1.45 kr | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,643 Shilling (704 kr) | 419 kr | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12,000 Shilling (35 kr) | 65 kr | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 663 prices entered by 132 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00288
SEK
/
UGX
Cost of living in Uganda is 39% cheaper than in Sweden
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Sweden
- Cost of living in Armenia is 29% cheaper than in Sweden
- Cost of living in Andorra is 6% more expensive than in Sweden
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 12% more expensive than in Sweden
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Sweden
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 19% more expensive than in Sweden
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Sweden
- Cost of living in Albania is 42% cheaper than in Sweden