Cost of living in United States compared to Uganda
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 101% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (55,556 Shilling) | 12,340 Shilling | + 350% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (29,778 Shilling) | 22,950 Shilling | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.31 (16,433 Shilling) | 12,270 Shilling | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (3,354 Shilling) | 4,278 Shilling | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.98 (11,370 Shilling) | 6,937 Shilling | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.05 (15,431 Shilling) | 4,397 Shilling | + 251% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (23,772 Shilling) | 27,276 Shilling | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (12,857 Shilling) | 15,459 Shilling | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.74 (6,620 Shilling) | 7,270 Shilling | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.17 (12,070 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 245% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (55,017 Shilling) | 33,645 Shilling | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.93 (7,354 Shilling) | 4,653 Shilling | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.05 (7,797 Shilling) | 2,227 Shilling | + 250% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in United States is 140% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,227 (8,489,710 Shilling) | 4,263,520 Shilling | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,601 (6,102,329 Shilling) | 1,063,260 Shilling | + 474% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (673,163 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,603 (6,110,031 Shilling) | 1,187,730 Shilling | + 414% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,139 (4,344,363 Shilling) | 1,000,000 Shilling | + 334% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (429,758 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (181,043 Shilling) | 190,000 Shilling | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $298 (1,134,321 Shilling) | 890,815 Shilling | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (460,201 Shilling) | 727,296 Shilling | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (41,217 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (85,097 Shilling) | 17,323 Shilling | + 391% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 32% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (185,740 Shilling) | 138,363 Shilling | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (168,130 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (331,041 Shilling) | 112,259 Shilling | + 195% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (428,489 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 128% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,967 (87,560,930 Shilling) | 28,175,800 Shilling | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (2,934 Shilling) | 3,400 Shilling | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (305,648 Shilling) | 108,037 Shilling | + 183% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 76% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (27,737 Shilling) | 13,346 Shilling | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (76,705 Shilling) | 31,372 Shilling | + 145% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (419,144 Shilling) | 82,839 Shilling | + 406% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (24,869 Shilling) | 17,610 Shilling | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (13,342 Shilling) | 19,352 Shilling | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (19,198 Shilling) | 20,246 Shilling | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (13,804 Shilling) | 8,199 Shilling | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (6,960 Shilling) | 4,540 Shilling | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (82,186 Shilling) | 22,449 Shilling | + 266% | |
| Entertainment | + 133% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 133% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (171,880 Shilling) | 53,523 Shilling | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (93,821 Shilling) | 39,777 Shilling | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $224 (852,970 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 1119% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (284,776 Shilling) | 75,195 Shilling | + 279% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (44,940 Shilling) | 19,131 Shilling | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.79 (18,274 Shilling) | 8,859 Shilling | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.78 (22,046 Shilling) | 4,259 Shilling | + 418% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $399 (1,519,930 Shilling) | 743,200 Shilling | + 105% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (813 Shilling) | 365 Shilling | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (200,896 Shilling) | 199,952 Shilling | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (31,009 Shilling) | 19,687 Shilling | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 119% more expensive than in Uganda
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