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
Uganda vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.46 times less for grocery shopping in Uganda than in the United States.
Apples (1kg)
One kilogram of apples costs 10.69 PLN (2.8 USD) in Uganda and 22.34 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Uganda.
Banana (1kg)
1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.63 PLN (1.21 USD) in Uganda and 9.14 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Uganda.
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 15.47 PLN (4.04 USD) in Uganda and 80.28 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Uganda.
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 32.54 PLN (8.51 USD) in Uganda and 68.85 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Uganda.
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 18.34 PLN (4.8 USD) in Uganda and 66.63 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Uganda.
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.92 PLN (2.33 USD) in Uganda and 61.2 PLN (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Uganda.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.09 PLN (1.07 USD) in Uganda and 12.28 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Uganda.
Eggs (regular) (12)
You will pay 6.04 PLN (1.58 USD) for 12 eggs in Uganda and 18.13 PLN (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Uganda.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.79 PLN (1.78 USD) in Uganda and 15.03 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Uganda.
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 68.85 PLN (18 USD) in Uganda and 95.58 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28% lower in Uganda.
Lettuce (1 head)
One head of lettuce costs 3.78 PLN (0.99 USD) in Uganda and 10.86 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Uganda.
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.21 PLN (1.1 USD) in Uganda and 16.33 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Uganda.
Local Cheese (1kg)
One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 19.15 PLN (5.01 USD) in Uganda and 63.91 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70% lower in Uganda.
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
One liter of milk costs 2.7 PLN (0.71 USD) in Uganda and 4.78 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Uganda.
Onion (1kg)
One kilogram of onions costs 3.8 PLN (0.99 USD) in Uganda and 14.92 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Uganda.
Oranges (1kg)
One kilogram of oranges costs 5.74 PLN (1.5 USD) in Uganda and 20.39 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Uganda.
Potato (1kg)
One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.75 PLN (0.98 USD) in Uganda and 16.29 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77% lower in Uganda.
Rice (white), (1kg)
One kilogram of white rice costs 4.56 PLN (1.19 USD) in Uganda and 31.44 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Uganda.
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 52.59 PLN (13.75 USD) in Uganda and 34.35 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in the United States.
Tomato (1kg)
One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.29 PLN (1.12 USD) in Uganda and 23.91 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Uganda.
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.11 PLN (0.55 USD) in Uganda and 9.56 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Uganda.
Restaurant
Uganda vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.76 times less for meals in restaurants in Uganda than in the United States.
Cappuccino (regular)
For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 9.3 PLN (2.43 USD) in Uganda and 19.97 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Uganda.
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.62 PLN (0.42 USD) in Uganda and 10.71 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in Uganda.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.2 PLN (1.1 USD) in Uganda and 30.6 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Uganda.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.09 PLN (1.85 USD) in Uganda and 38.25 PLN (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Uganda.
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 29.39 PLN (7.68 USD) in Uganda and 45.9 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36% lower in Uganda.
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 104.97 PLN (27.44 USD) in Uganda and 382.48 PLN (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Uganda.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 10.5 PLN (2.74 USD) in Uganda and 95.62 PLN (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89% lower in Uganda.
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.13 PLN (0.3 USD) in Uganda and 8.41 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Uganda.
Fuel
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 5.26 PLN (1.38 USD) in Uganda and 3.62 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in the United States.
Gasoline 1L
A liter of gasoline costs 5.4 PLN (1.41 USD) in Uganda and 3.51 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35% lower in the United States.
Transportation
Uganda vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4 times less for transportation in Uganda than in the United States.
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 141.71 PLN (37.05 USD) in Uganda and 493.4 PLN (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Uganda.
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.15 PLN (0.82 USD) in Uganda and 10.52 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Uganda.
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 10.5 PLN (2.74 USD) in Uganda and 114.74 PLN (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Uganda.
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.1 PLN (0.55 USD) in Uganda and 7.11 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Uganda.
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.15 PLN (0.82 USD) in Uganda and 17.21 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Uganda.
Sports & entertainment
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 20.99 PLN (5.49 USD) in Uganda and 68.85 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Uganda.
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 204.1 PLN (53.36 USD) in Uganda and 375.83 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Uganda.
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 45.67 PLN (11.94 USD) in Uganda and 145.34 PLN (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Uganda.
Flats for rent
Uganda vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 11.15 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 985.78 PLN (257.73 USD) in Uganda and 14536 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.2% lower in Uganda.
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 546.31 PLN (142.83 USD) in Uganda and 9104 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94% lower in Uganda.
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 3112 PLN (813.51 USD) in Uganda and 27134 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Uganda.
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 1317 PLN (344.24 USD) in Uganda and 15710 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Uganda.
Flats for sale
Uganda vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.3 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 4954 PLN (1295.13 USD) in Uganda and 54611 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Uganda.
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre
For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 15997 PLN (4182.32 USD) in Uganda and 35476 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Uganda.
Salary
Uganda vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Uganda is 36.73 times lower than in the United States.
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
The average monthly salary after taxes is 624.55 PLN (163.29 USD) in Uganda and 22937 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 97.3% lower in Uganda.
Hotels
Uganda vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.
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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