Cost of living in United States compared to Uganda
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 107% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| United States | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (66,282 Shilling) | 22,978 Shilling | + 188% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (34,498 Shilling) | 27,887 Shilling | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.06 (18,992 Shilling) | 14,423 Shilling | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (3,728 Shilling) | 2,145 Shilling | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.38 (12,670 Shilling) | 7,859 Shilling | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.42 (16,600 Shilling) | 4,626 Shilling | + 259% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (25,205 Shilling) | 11,302 Shilling | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.95 (14,837 Shilling) | 17,203 Shilling | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.96 (7,352 Shilling) | 5,071 Shilling | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.43 (12,889 Shilling) | 4,692 Shilling | + 175% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (59,763 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.29 (8,587 Shilling) | 4,561 Shilling | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.47 (9,261 Shilling) | 2,254 Shilling | + 311% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in United States is 128% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| United States | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,515 (9,437,807 Shilling) | 3,907,060 Shilling | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,922 (7,213,661 Shilling) | 1,773,300 Shilling | + 307% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $199 (748,196 Shilling) | 210,249 Shilling | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,747 (6,557,597 Shilling) | 2,500,000 Shilling | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,317 (4,942,076 Shilling) | 940,997 Shilling | + 425% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $134 (503,553 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (210,001 Shilling) | 154,498 Shilling | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $289 (1,084,196 Shilling) | 1,296,120 Shilling | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (489,813 Shilling) | 539,404 Shilling | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (47,140 Shilling) | 26,788 Shilling | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (102,222 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 185% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 185% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| United States | Uganda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (194,135 Shilling) | 43,813 Shilling | + 343% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (174,033 Shilling) | 61,060 Shilling | + 185% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (351,425 Shilling) | 190,070 Shilling | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (447,471 Shilling) | 149,740 Shilling | + 199% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 57% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| United States | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,353 (95,150,813 Shilling) | 37,457,000 Shilling | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.13 (4,256 Shilling) | 5,130 Shilling | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (291,667 Shilling) | 180,000 Shilling | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 82% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| United States | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (28,589 Shilling) | 9,677 Shilling | + 195% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (69,935 Shilling) | 8,788 Shilling | + 696% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $126 (473,022 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (28,256 Shilling) | 40,364 Shilling | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.26 (15,990 Shilling) | 12,096 Shilling | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.56 (20,857 Shilling) | 14,283 Shilling | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.14 (15,540 Shilling) | 5,125 Shilling | + 203% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (7,774 Shilling) | 7,128 Shilling | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (96,400 Shilling) | 52,183 Shilling | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 36% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| United States | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (189,228 Shilling) | 66,060 Shilling | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (100,839 Shilling) | 60,641 Shilling | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $195 (733,492 Shilling) | 100,000 Shilling | + 633% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 (315,380 Shilling) | 139,592 Shilling | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (49,199 Shilling) | 33,940 Shilling | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.24 (19,656 Shilling) | 23,041 Shilling | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (23,224 Shilling) | 4,601 Shilling | + 405% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $497 (1,864,060 Shilling) | 4,000,000 Shilling | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (649 Shilling) | 191 Shilling | + 240% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (194,876 Shilling) | 244,643 Shilling | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (34,299 Shilling) | 19,122 Shilling | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 86% more expensive than in Uganda
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