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Cost of Living & Prices:
Uganda vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Uganda vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.47 times less for grocery shopping in Uganda than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.66 EUR (2.77 USD) in Uganda and 5.61 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Uganda.

2.66 EUR
5.61 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.15 EUR (1.2 USD) in Uganda and 2.3 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50% lower in Uganda.

1.15 EUR
2.30 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 3.84 EUR (4 USD) in Uganda and 20.16 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81% lower in Uganda.

3.84 EUR
20.16 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.09 EUR (8.42 USD) in Uganda and 17.29 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Uganda.

8.09 EUR
17.29 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.56 EUR (4.75 USD) in Uganda and 16.73 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Uganda.

4.56 EUR
16.73 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.22 EUR (2.31 USD) in Uganda and 15.37 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Uganda.

2.22 EUR
15.37 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.02 EUR (1.06 USD) in Uganda and 3.08 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Uganda.

1.02 EUR
3.08 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.5 EUR (1.56 USD) for 12 eggs in Uganda and 4.55 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67% lower in Uganda.

1.50 EUR
4.55 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.69 EUR (1.76 USD) in Uganda and 3.77 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Uganda.

1.69 EUR
3.77 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 17.29 EUR (18 USD) in Uganda and 24 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28% lower in Uganda.

17.29 EUR
24.00 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.94 EUR (0.98 USD) in Uganda and 2.73 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Uganda.

0.94 EUR
2.73 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.05 EUR (1.09 USD) in Uganda and 4.1 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Uganda.

1.05 EUR
4.10 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.76 EUR (4.96 USD) in Uganda and 16.05 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Uganda.

4.76 EUR
16.05 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.67 EUR (0.7 USD) in Uganda and 1.2 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Uganda.

0.67 EUR
1.20 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.94 EUR (0.98 USD) in Uganda and 3.75 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Uganda.

0.94 EUR
3.75 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.43 EUR (1.49 USD) in Uganda and 5.12 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Uganda.

1.43 EUR
5.12 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.93 EUR (0.97 USD) in Uganda and 4.09 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Uganda.

0.93 EUR
4.09 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.13 EUR (1.18 USD) in Uganda and 7.9 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Uganda.

1.13 EUR
7.90 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 13.21 EUR (13.75 USD) in Uganda and 8.63 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in the United States.

13.21 EUR
8.63 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.07 EUR (1.11 USD) in Uganda and 6 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Uganda.

1.07 EUR
6.00 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.52 EUR (0.55 USD) in Uganda and 2.4 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Uganda.

0.52 EUR
2.40 EUR

Restaurant

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Uganda vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.8 times less for meals in restaurants in Uganda than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.31 EUR (2.41 USD) in Uganda and 5.01 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Uganda.

2.31 EUR
5.01 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.4 EUR (0.42 USD) in Uganda and 2.69 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Uganda.

0.40 EUR
2.69 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.04 EUR (1.09 USD) in Uganda and 7.68 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Uganda.

1.04 EUR
7.68 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.76 EUR (1.83 USD) in Uganda and 9.6 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Uganda.

1.76 EUR
9.60 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 7.31 EUR (7.61 USD) in Uganda and 11.53 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Uganda.

7.31 EUR
11.53 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 26.1 EUR (27.17 USD) in Uganda and 96.05 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Uganda.

26.10 EUR
96.05 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 2.61 EUR (2.72 USD) in Uganda and 24.01 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Uganda.

2.61 EUR
24.01 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.28 EUR (0.29 USD) in Uganda and 2.11 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Uganda.

0.28 EUR
2.11 EUR

Fuel

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Uganda vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.5 times more for fuel in Uganda than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.32 EUR (1.38 USD) in Uganda and 0.91 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in the United States.

1.32 EUR
0.91 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.36 EUR (1.41 USD) in Uganda and 0.88 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in the United States.

1.36 EUR
0.88 EUR

Transportation

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Uganda vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.04 times less for transportation in Uganda than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 35.23 EUR (36.68 USD) in Uganda and 123.9 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Uganda.

35.23 EUR
123.90 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.78 EUR (0.82 USD) in Uganda and 2.64 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Uganda.

0.78 EUR
2.64 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 2.61 EUR (2.72 USD) in Uganda and 28.81 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Uganda.

2.61 EUR
28.81 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.52 EUR (0.54 USD) in Uganda and 1.79 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Uganda.

0.52 EUR
1.79 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.78 EUR (0.82 USD) in Uganda and 4.32 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Uganda.

0.78 EUR
4.32 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Uganda vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 5.22 EUR (5.43 USD) in Uganda and 17.29 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Uganda.

5.22 EUR
17.29 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 50.74 EUR (52.83 USD) in Uganda and 94.38 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Uganda.

50.74 EUR
94.38 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 11.35 EUR (11.82 USD) in Uganda and 36.5 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Uganda.

11.35 EUR
36.50 EUR

Flats for rent

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Uganda vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 11.27 times less for renting an apartment in Uganda than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 245.07 EUR (255.15 USD) in Uganda and 3650 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.3% lower in Uganda.

245.07 EUR
3 650 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 135.81 EUR (141.4 USD) in Uganda and 2286 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in Uganda.

135.81 EUR
2 286 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 773.53 EUR (805.36 USD) in Uganda and 6814 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Uganda.

773.53 EUR
6 814 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 327.32 EUR (340.79 USD) in Uganda and 3945 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Uganda.

327.32 EUR
3 945 EUR

Flats for sale

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Uganda vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.34 times less for buying an apartment in Uganda than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1231 EUR (1282.16 USD) in Uganda and 13714 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91% lower in Uganda.

1 231 EUR
13 714 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 3977 EUR (4140.45 USD) in Uganda and 8909 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Uganda.

3 977 EUR
8 909 EUR

Salary

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Uganda vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Uganda is 37.1 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 155.27 EUR (161.65 USD) in Uganda and 5760 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 97.3% lower in Uganda.

155.27 EUR
5 760 EUR

Hotels

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Uganda vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
99.6 EUR

Two stars

56.6 EUR
140 EUR

Three stars

75.5 EUR
187 EUR

Four stars

129 EUR
242 EUR

Five stars

235 EUR
577 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Uganda: 19 cities, 370 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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