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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 2.46 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.

10.69 PLN
22.34 PLN

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.

4.63 PLN
9.14 PLN

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.

15.47 PLN
80.28 PLN

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.

32.54 PLN
68.85 PLN

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.

18.34 PLN
66.63 PLN

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.

8.92 PLN
61.20 PLN

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.

4.09 PLN
12.28 PLN

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.

6.04 PLN
18.13 PLN

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.

6.79 PLN
15.03 PLN

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.

68.85 PLN
95.58 PLN

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.

3.78 PLN
10.86 PLN

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.

4.21 PLN
16.33 PLN

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.

19.15 PLN
63.91 PLN

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.

2.70 PLN
4.78 PLN

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.

3.80 PLN
14.92 PLN

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.

5.74 PLN
20.39 PLN

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.

3.75 PLN
16.29 PLN

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.

4.56 PLN
31.44 PLN

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.

52.59 PLN
34.35 PLN

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.

4.29 PLN
23.91 PLN

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.

2.11 PLN
9.56 PLN

Restaurant

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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.

9.30 PLN
19.97 PLN

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.

1.62 PLN
10.71 PLN

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.

4.20 PLN
30.60 PLN

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.

7.09 PLN
38.25 PLN

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.

29.39 PLN
45.90 PLN

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.

104.97 PLN
382.48 PLN

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.

10.50 PLN
95.62 PLN

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.

1.13 PLN
8.41 PLN

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 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.

5.26 PLN
3.62 PLN

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.

5.40 PLN
3.51 PLN

Transportation

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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.

141.71 PLN
493.40 PLN

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.

3.15 PLN
10.52 PLN

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.

10.50 PLN
114.74 PLN

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.

2.10 PLN
7.11 PLN

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.

3.15 PLN
17.21 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 20.99 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.

20.99 PLN
68.85 PLN

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.

204.10 PLN
375.83 PLN

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.

45.67 PLN
145.34 PLN

Flats for rent

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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.

985.78 PLN
14 536 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 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.

546.31 PLN
9 104 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 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.

3 112 PLN
27 134 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 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.

1 317 PLN
15 710 PLN

Flats for sale

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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.

4 954 PLN
54 611 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 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.

15 997 PLN
35 476 PLN

Salary

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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.

624.55 PLN
22 937 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

-
397 PLN

Two stars

225 PLN
559 PLN

Three stars

301 PLN
747 PLN

Four stars

514 PLN
965 PLN

Five stars

934 PLN
2 299 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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