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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 2.5 times less for grocery shopping in Uganda than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.5 EUR (2.72 USD) in Uganda and 5.37 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Uganda.

2.50 EUR
5.37 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.08 EUR (1.18 USD) in Uganda and 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Uganda.

1.08 EUR
2.20 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 3.61 EUR (3.93 USD) in Uganda and 19.29 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Uganda.

3.61 EUR
19.29 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 7.6 EUR (8.27 USD) in Uganda and 16.54 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Uganda.

7.60 EUR
16.54 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.28 EUR (4.66 USD) in Uganda and 16.01 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Uganda.

4.28 EUR
16.01 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.08 EUR (2.27 USD) in Uganda and 14.71 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Uganda.

2.08 EUR
14.71 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.95 EUR (1.04 USD) in Uganda and 2.95 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Uganda.

0.95 EUR
2.95 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.41 EUR (1.54 USD) for 12 eggs in Uganda and 4.36 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Uganda.

1.41 EUR
4.36 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.59 EUR (1.72 USD) in Uganda and 3.61 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56% lower in Uganda.

1.59 EUR
3.61 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 16.54 EUR (18 USD) in Uganda and 22.97 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28% lower in Uganda.

16.54 EUR
22.97 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.88 EUR (0.96 USD) in Uganda and 2.61 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Uganda.

0.88 EUR
2.61 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.98 EUR (1.07 USD) in Uganda and 3.92 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in Uganda.

0.98 EUR
3.92 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.47 EUR (4.86 USD) in Uganda and 15.36 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Uganda.

4.47 EUR
15.36 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.63 EUR (0.69 USD) in Uganda and 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Uganda.

0.63 EUR
1.15 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.89 EUR (0.97 USD) in Uganda and 3.58 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Uganda.

0.89 EUR
3.58 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.34 EUR (1.46 USD) in Uganda and 4.9 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Uganda.

1.34 EUR
4.90 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.88 EUR (0.95 USD) in Uganda and 3.92 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Uganda.

0.88 EUR
3.92 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.07 EUR (1.16 USD) in Uganda and 7.56 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Uganda.

1.07 EUR
7.56 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 12.64 EUR (13.75 USD) in Uganda and 8.25 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in the United States.

12.64 EUR
8.25 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1 EUR (1.09 USD) in Uganda and 5.74 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Uganda.

1.00 EUR
5.74 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.49 EUR (0.53 USD) in Uganda and 2.3 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Uganda.

0.49 EUR
2.30 EUR

Restaurant

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Uganda vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.87 times less for meals in restaurants in Uganda than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.17 EUR (2.36 USD) in Uganda and 4.8 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Uganda.

2.17 EUR
4.80 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.38 EUR (0.41 USD) in Uganda and 2.57 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Uganda.

0.38 EUR
2.57 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 0.98 EUR (1.07 USD) in Uganda and 7.35 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Uganda.

0.98 EUR
7.35 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.65 EUR (1.8 USD) in Uganda and 9.19 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82% lower in Uganda.

1.65 EUR
9.19 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.86 EUR (7.47 USD) in Uganda and 11.03 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Uganda.

6.86 EUR
11.03 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 24.51 EUR (26.67 USD) in Uganda and 91.92 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Uganda.

24.51 EUR
91.92 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 2.45 EUR (2.67 USD) in Uganda and 22.98 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Uganda.

2.45 EUR
22.98 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.26 EUR (0.29 USD) in Uganda and 2.02 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Uganda.

0.26 EUR
2.02 EUR

Fuel

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Uganda vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.36 times more for fuel in Uganda than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.19 EUR (1.29 USD) in Uganda and 1 EUR (1.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16% lower in the United States.

1.19 EUR
1.00 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.32 EUR (1.44 USD) in Uganda and 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in the United States.

1.32 EUR
0.85 EUR

Transportation

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Uganda vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.12 times less for transportation in Uganda than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 33.09 EUR (36 USD) in Uganda and 118.57 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Uganda.

33.09 EUR
118.57 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.74 EUR (0.8 USD) in Uganda and 2.53 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Uganda.

0.74 EUR
2.53 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 2.45 EUR (2.67 USD) in Uganda and 27.57 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Uganda.

2.45 EUR
27.57 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.49 EUR (0.53 USD) in Uganda and 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Uganda.

0.49 EUR
1.71 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.74 EUR (0.8 USD) in Uganda and 4.14 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Uganda.

0.74 EUR
4.14 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 4.9 EUR (5.33 USD) in Uganda and 16.54 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Uganda.

4.90 EUR
16.54 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 47.66 EUR (51.85 USD) in Uganda and 90.32 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Uganda.

47.66 EUR
90.32 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 10.66 EUR (11.6 USD) in Uganda and 34.93 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Uganda.

10.66 EUR
34.93 EUR

Flats for rent

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Uganda vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 11.48 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 230.18 EUR (250.42 USD) in Uganda and 3493 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Uganda.

230.18 EUR
3 493 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 127.56 EUR (138.78 USD) in Uganda and 2188 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in Uganda.

127.56 EUR
2 188 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 726.53 EUR (790.44 USD) in Uganda and 6521 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Uganda.

726.53 EUR
6 521 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 307.43 EUR (334.48 USD) in Uganda and 3775 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Uganda.

307.43 EUR
3 775 EUR

Flats for sale

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Uganda vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.43 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 1157 EUR (1258.4 USD) in Uganda and 13124 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Uganda.

1 157 EUR
13 124 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 3735 EUR (4063.72 USD) in Uganda and 8525 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Uganda.

3 735 EUR
8 525 EUR

Salary

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Uganda vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Uganda is 37.8 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 145.83 EUR (158.66 USD) in Uganda and 5512 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 97.4% lower in Uganda.

145.83 EUR
5 512 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

-
104 EUR

Two stars

52.3 EUR
119 EUR

Three stars

70.7 EUR
165 EUR

Four stars

111 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

322 EUR
506 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • Uganda: 18 cities, 328 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels

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