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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.43 PLN (2.9 USD) in Uganda and 26.7 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Uganda.

10.43 PLN
26.70 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.84 PLN (1.34 USD) in Uganda and 9.08 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Uganda.

4.84 PLN
9.08 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 15.16 PLN (4.21 USD) in Uganda and 71.84 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Uganda.

15.16 PLN
71.84 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 37.68 PLN (10.46 USD) in Uganda and 64.85 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Uganda.

37.68 PLN
64.85 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 17.4 PLN (4.83 USD) in Uganda and 57.94 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70% lower in Uganda.

17.40 PLN
57.94 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 12.65 PLN (3.51 USD) in Uganda and 68.46 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Uganda.

12.65 PLN
68.46 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.2 PLN (1.16 USD) in Uganda and 12.03 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Uganda.

4.20 PLN
12.03 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.64 PLN (1.84 USD) for 12 eggs in Uganda and 25.91 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Uganda.

6.64 PLN
25.91 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.61 PLN (1.83 USD) in Uganda and 13.73 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Uganda.

6.61 PLN
13.73 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 64.85 PLN (18 USD) in Uganda and 90.04 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28% lower in Uganda.

64.85 PLN
90.04 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.52 PLN (0.98 USD) in Uganda and 10.59 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Uganda.

3.52 PLN
10.59 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.17 PLN (1.16 USD) in Uganda and 18.05 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Uganda.

4.17 PLN
18.05 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 18.77 PLN (5.21 USD) in Uganda and 61.83 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Uganda.

18.77 PLN
61.83 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.5 PLN (0.7 USD) in Uganda and 5.73 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Uganda.

2.50 PLN
5.73 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.87 PLN (1.63 USD) in Uganda and 14.45 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Uganda.

5.87 PLN
14.45 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.79 PLN (1.61 USD) in Uganda and 20.61 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Uganda.

5.79 PLN
20.61 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.44 PLN (1.51 USD) in Uganda and 13.48 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Uganda.

5.44 PLN
13.48 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 4.81 PLN (1.34 USD) in Uganda and 29.8 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Uganda.

4.81 PLN
29.80 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 49.54 PLN (13.75 USD) in Uganda and 32.36 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in the United States.

49.54 PLN
32.36 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.07 PLN (1.41 USD) in Uganda and 22.95 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Uganda.

5.07 PLN
22.95 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.03 PLN (0.56 USD) in Uganda and 8.97 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Uganda.

2.03 PLN
8.97 PLN

Restaurant

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Uganda vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.57 times less for meals in restaurants in Uganda than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 9.91 PLN (2.75 USD) in Uganda and 21.11 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Uganda.

9.91 PLN
21.11 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.86 PLN (0.52 USD) in Uganda and 11.89 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Uganda.

1.86 PLN
11.89 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.02 PLN (1.39 USD) in Uganda and 28.82 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Uganda.

5.02 PLN
28.82 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.05 PLN (2.79 USD) in Uganda and 43.24 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Uganda.

10.05 PLN
43.24 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 32.94 PLN (9.14 USD) in Uganda and 43.24 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Uganda.

32.94 PLN
43.24 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 95.45 PLN (26.49 USD) in Uganda and 504.43 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Uganda.

95.45 PLN
504.43 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 9.04 PLN (2.51 USD) in Uganda and 93.68 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Uganda.

9.04 PLN
93.68 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.06 PLN (0.3 USD) in Uganda and 9.19 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Uganda.

1.06 PLN
9.19 PLN

Fuel

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Uganda vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.44 times more for fuel in Uganda than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.72 PLN (1.31 USD) in Uganda and 3.55 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in the United States.

4.72 PLN
3.55 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 5.17 PLN (1.43 USD) in Uganda and 3.34 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in the United States.

5.17 PLN
3.34 PLN

Transportation

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Uganda vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.34 times less for transportation in Uganda than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 135.64 PLN (37.65 USD) in Uganda and 475.6 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Uganda.

135.64 PLN
475.60 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.01 PLN (0.84 USD) in Uganda and 10.45 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Uganda.

3.01 PLN
10.45 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 10.55 PLN (2.93 USD) in Uganda and 151.33 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93% lower in Uganda.

10.55 PLN
151.33 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.26 PLN (0.35 USD) in Uganda and 7.82 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Uganda.

1.26 PLN
7.82 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.51 PLN (0.7 USD) in Uganda and 17.98 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86% lower in Uganda.

2.51 PLN
17.98 PLN

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 20.09 PLN (5.58 USD) in Uganda and 72.06 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Uganda.

20.09 PLN
72.06 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 144.43 PLN (40.09 USD) in Uganda and 568.45 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Uganda.

144.43 PLN
568.45 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 23.31 PLN (6.47 USD) in Uganda and 234.2 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90% lower in Uganda.

23.31 PLN
234.20 PLN

Flats for rent

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Uganda vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 11.12 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 1231 PLN (341.6 USD) in Uganda and 14620 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Uganda.

1 231 PLN
14 620 PLN

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 685.38 PLN (190.22 USD) in Uganda and 9163 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Uganda.

685.38 PLN
9 163 PLN

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 3494 PLN (969.81 USD) in Uganda and 29622 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Uganda.

3 494 PLN
29 622 PLN

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 1084 PLN (300.94 USD) in Uganda and 18832 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in Uganda.

1 084 PLN
18 832 PLN

Flats for sale

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Uganda vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 15.03 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 3477 PLN (964.97 USD) in Uganda and 62532 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Uganda.

3 477 PLN
62 532 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 3601 PLN (999.43 USD) in Uganda and 43871 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.8% lower in Uganda.

3 601 PLN
43 871 PLN

Salary

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Uganda vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Uganda is 27 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 686.57 PLN (190.55 USD) in Uganda and 18539 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 96.3% lower in Uganda.

686.57 PLN
18 539 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

-
374 PLN

Two stars

212 PLN
527 PLN

Three stars

283 PLN
703 PLN

Four stars

484 PLN
909 PLN

Five stars

880 PLN
2 165 PLN

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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