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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.89 PLN (2.98 USD) in Uganda and 27.07 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Uganda.

10.89 PLN
27.07 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 5.05 PLN (1.38 USD) in Uganda and 9.21 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Uganda.

5.05 PLN
9.21 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 15.83 PLN (4.33 USD) in Uganda and 72.85 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Uganda.

15.83 PLN
72.85 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 39.35 PLN (10.77 USD) in Uganda and 65.76 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Uganda.

39.35 PLN
65.76 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 18.17 PLN (4.97 USD) in Uganda and 58.75 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Uganda.

18.17 PLN
58.75 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13.21 PLN (3.62 USD) in Uganda and 69.41 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81% lower in Uganda.

13.21 PLN
69.41 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.38 PLN (1.2 USD) in Uganda and 12.2 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Uganda.

4.38 PLN
12.20 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.93 PLN (1.9 USD) for 12 eggs in Uganda and 26.27 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Uganda.

6.93 PLN
26.27 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.9 PLN (1.89 USD) in Uganda and 13.92 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Uganda.

6.90 PLN
13.92 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 65.76 PLN (18 USD) in Uganda and 91.3 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28% lower in Uganda.

65.76 PLN
91.30 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.67 PLN (1.01 USD) in Uganda and 10.74 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Uganda.

3.67 PLN
10.74 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.36 PLN (1.19 USD) in Uganda and 18.3 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Uganda.

4.36 PLN
18.30 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 19.6 PLN (5.36 USD) in Uganda and 62.69 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Uganda.

19.60 PLN
62.69 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.62 PLN (0.72 USD) in Uganda and 5.81 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Uganda.

2.62 PLN
5.81 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.13 PLN (1.68 USD) in Uganda and 14.65 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Uganda.

6.13 PLN
14.65 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 6.04 PLN (1.65 USD) in Uganda and 20.9 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Uganda.

6.04 PLN
20.90 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.68 PLN (1.55 USD) in Uganda and 13.66 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Uganda.

5.68 PLN
13.66 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 5.02 PLN (1.38 USD) in Uganda and 30.21 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Uganda.

5.02 PLN
30.21 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 50.23 PLN (13.75 USD) in Uganda and 32.81 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in the United States.

50.23 PLN
32.81 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.3 PLN (1.45 USD) in Uganda and 23.27 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Uganda.

5.30 PLN
23.27 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.12 PLN (0.58 USD) in Uganda and 9.1 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Uganda.

2.12 PLN
9.10 PLN

Restaurant

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Uganda vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.44 times less for meals in restaurants in Uganda than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 10.35 PLN (2.83 USD) in Uganda and 21.41 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Uganda.

10.35 PLN
21.41 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.94 PLN (0.53 USD) in Uganda and 12.06 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Uganda.

1.94 PLN
12.06 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.25 PLN (1.44 USD) in Uganda and 29.23 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82% lower in Uganda.

5.25 PLN
29.23 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.49 PLN (2.87 USD) in Uganda and 43.84 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Uganda.

10.49 PLN
43.84 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 34.4 PLN (9.42 USD) in Uganda and 43.84 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in Uganda.

34.40 PLN
43.84 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 99.68 PLN (27.28 USD) in Uganda and 511.47 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Uganda.

99.68 PLN
511.47 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 9.44 PLN (2.58 USD) in Uganda and 94.99 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Uganda.

9.44 PLN
94.99 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.11 PLN (0.3 USD) in Uganda and 9.32 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Uganda.

1.11 PLN
9.32 PLN

Fuel

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Uganda vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.43 times more for fuel in Uganda than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.78 PLN (1.31 USD) in Uganda and 3.6 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in the United States.

4.78 PLN
3.60 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 5.24 PLN (1.43 USD) in Uganda and 3.39 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in the United States.

5.24 PLN
3.39 PLN

Transportation

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Uganda vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.21 times less for transportation in Uganda than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 141.64 PLN (38.77 USD) in Uganda and 482.24 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Uganda.

141.64 PLN
482.24 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.15 PLN (0.86 USD) in Uganda and 10.59 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Uganda.

3.15 PLN
10.59 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 11.02 PLN (3.02 USD) in Uganda and 153.44 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.8% lower in Uganda.

11.02 PLN
153.44 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.31 PLN (0.36 USD) in Uganda and 7.93 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Uganda.

1.31 PLN
7.93 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.62 PLN (0.72 USD) in Uganda and 18.23 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Uganda.

2.62 PLN
18.23 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 20.98 PLN (5.74 USD) in Uganda and 73.07 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Uganda.

20.98 PLN
73.07 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 150.83 PLN (41.28 USD) in Uganda and 576.39 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Uganda.

150.83 PLN
576.39 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 24.34 PLN (6.66 USD) in Uganda and 237.47 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Uganda.

24.34 PLN
237.47 PLN

Flats for rent

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Uganda vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 10.8 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 1285 PLN (351.81 USD) in Uganda and 14824 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Uganda.

1 285 PLN
14 824 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 715.72 PLN (195.91 USD) in Uganda and 9291 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Uganda.

715.72 PLN
9 291 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 3649 PLN (998.79 USD) in Uganda and 30036 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Uganda.

3 649 PLN
30 036 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 1132 PLN (309.93 USD) in Uganda and 19095 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in Uganda.

1 132 PLN
19 095 PLN

Flats for sale

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Uganda vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 14.6 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 3631 PLN (993.8 USD) in Uganda and 63405 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Uganda.

3 631 PLN
63 405 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 3760 PLN (1029.3 USD) in Uganda and 44484 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in Uganda.

3 760 PLN
44 484 PLN

Salary

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Uganda vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Uganda is 26.22 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 716.97 PLN (196.25 USD) in Uganda and 18797 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 96.2% lower in Uganda.

716.97 PLN
18 797 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

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379 PLN

Two stars

215 PLN
534 PLN

Three stars

287 PLN
713 PLN

Four stars

491 PLN
922 PLN

Five stars

892 PLN
2 196 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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