Cost of living in United States compared to Uganda
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 54% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (55,131 Shilling) | 22,248 Shilling | + 148% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (30,011 Shilling) | 31,504 Shilling | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (15,566 Shilling) | 13,237 Shilling | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (3,241 Shilling) | 4,221 Shilling | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (10,769 Shilling) | 6,722 Shilling | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.11 (15,041 Shilling) | 15,193 Shilling | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (23,363 Shilling) | 18,607 Shilling | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (12,138 Shilling) | 17,203 Shilling | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (6,140 Shilling) | 4,624 Shilling | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.31 (12,124 Shilling) | 4,499 Shilling | + 169% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (51,726 Shilling) | 33,551 Shilling | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (7,287 Shilling) | 5,000 Shilling | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (7,557 Shilling) | 2,594 Shilling | + 191% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in United States is 118% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,212 (8,103,251 Shilling) | 2,545,470 Shilling | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,545 (5,659,939 Shilling) | 1,489,930 Shilling | + 280% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (653,152 Shilling) | 265,828 Shilling | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,534 (5,620,258 Shilling) | 2,500,000 Shilling | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,114 (4,082,897 Shilling) | 1,219,430 Shilling | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (413,232 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (183,120 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (992,017 Shilling) | 781,254 Shilling | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (468,566 Shilling) | 683,292 Shilling | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (38,690 Shilling) | 28,098 Shilling | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (79,089 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 691% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 90% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (171,480 Shilling) | 49,458 Shilling | + 247% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (158,708 Shilling) | 102,550 Shilling | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (319,766 Shilling) | 121,263 Shilling | + 164% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (400,423 Shilling) | 176,174 Shilling | + 127% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 41% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,574 (86,374,559 Shilling) | 40,000,000 Shilling | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (2,339 Shilling) | 3,998 Shilling | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (272,025 Shilling) | 180,000 Shilling | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 95% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (26,349 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 276% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (60,366 Shilling) | 18,921 Shilling | + 219% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (410,470 Shilling) | 72,167 Shilling | + 469% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (24,087 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (12,724 Shilling) | 14,255 Shilling | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.93 (18,072 Shilling) | 15,505 Shilling | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (13,331 Shilling) | 6,328 Shilling | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (6,651 Shilling) | 8,815 Shilling | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (78,971 Shilling) | 19,660 Shilling | + 302% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 85% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (168,292 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 237% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (92,548 Shilling) | 58,345 Shilling | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $205 (750,232 Shilling) | 100,000 Shilling | + 650% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (292,194 Shilling) | 86,515 Shilling | + 238% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (45,134 Shilling) | 27,980 Shilling | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.04 (18,474 Shilling) | 18,990 Shilling | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (21,402 Shilling) | 5,000 Shilling | + 328% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $421 (1,541,153 Shilling) | 3,940,370 Shilling | - 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (1,872 Shilling) | 180 Shilling | + 940% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (180,342 Shilling) | 155,050 Shilling | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (30,242 Shilling) | 19,122 Shilling | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 32,149 prices entered by 4,220 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
3663.960
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Cost of living in United States is 78% more expensive than in Uganda
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