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Cost of Living & Prices:
Uganda vs. United States

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Grocery

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Uganda vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.35 times less for grocery shopping in Uganda than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.49 EUR (2.92 USD) in Uganda and 6.32 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Uganda.

2.49 EUR
6.32 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.15 EUR (1.35 USD) in Uganda and 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Uganda.

1.15 EUR
2.15 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 3.61 EUR (4.24 USD) in Uganda and 17.01 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Uganda.

3.61 EUR
17.01 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.98 EUR (10.53 USD) in Uganda and 15.35 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Uganda.

8.98 EUR
15.35 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.15 EUR (4.86 USD) in Uganda and 13.71 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Uganda.

4.15 EUR
13.71 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.02 EUR (3.54 USD) in Uganda and 16.21 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Uganda.

3.02 EUR
16.21 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Uganda and 2.85 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Uganda.

1.00 EUR
2.85 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.58 EUR (1.86 USD) for 12 eggs in Uganda and 6.13 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Uganda.

1.58 EUR
6.13 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.57 EUR (1.85 USD) in Uganda and 3.25 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Uganda.

1.57 EUR
3.25 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 15.35 EUR (18 USD) in Uganda and 21.31 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28% lower in Uganda.

15.35 EUR
21.31 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.84 EUR (0.98 USD) in Uganda and 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Uganda.

0.84 EUR
2.51 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.99 EUR (1.17 USD) in Uganda and 4.27 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Uganda.

0.99 EUR
4.27 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.47 EUR (5.24 USD) in Uganda and 14.64 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Uganda.

4.47 EUR
14.64 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.6 EUR (0.7 USD) in Uganda and 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Uganda.

0.60 EUR
1.36 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.4 EUR (1.64 USD) in Uganda and 3.42 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Uganda.

1.40 EUR
3.42 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.38 EUR (1.62 USD) in Uganda and 4.88 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Uganda.

1.38 EUR
4.88 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.3 EUR (1.52 USD) in Uganda and 3.19 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Uganda.

1.30 EUR
3.19 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.15 EUR (1.34 USD) in Uganda and 7.05 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Uganda.

1.15 EUR
7.05 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.73 EUR (13.75 USD) in Uganda and 7.66 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in the United States.

11.73 EUR
7.66 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.21 EUR (1.42 USD) in Uganda and 5.43 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Uganda.

1.21 EUR
5.43 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.48 EUR (0.57 USD) in Uganda and 2.12 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Uganda.

0.48 EUR
2.12 EUR

Restaurant

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Uganda vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.54 times less for meals in restaurants in Uganda than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.36 EUR (2.77 USD) in Uganda and 5 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Uganda.

2.36 EUR
5.00 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.44 EUR (0.52 USD) in Uganda and 2.81 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in Uganda.

0.44 EUR
2.81 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.2 EUR (1.4 USD) in Uganda and 6.82 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Uganda.

1.20 EUR
6.82 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.39 EUR (2.81 USD) in Uganda and 10.23 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Uganda.

2.39 EUR
10.23 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 7.85 EUR (9.2 USD) in Uganda and 10.23 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in Uganda.

7.85 EUR
10.23 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 22.75 EUR (26.67 USD) in Uganda and 119.41 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Uganda.

22.75 EUR
119.41 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 2.16 EUR (2.53 USD) in Uganda and 22.18 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in Uganda.

2.16 EUR
22.18 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.25 EUR (0.3 USD) in Uganda and 2.17 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Uganda.

0.25 EUR
2.17 EUR

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 1.12 EUR (1.31 USD) in Uganda and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25% lower in the United States.

1.12 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.22 EUR (1.43 USD) in Uganda and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in the United States.

1.22 EUR
0.79 EUR

Transportation

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Uganda vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.31 times less for transportation in Uganda than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 32.33 EUR (37.9 USD) in Uganda and 112.58 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Uganda.

32.33 EUR
112.58 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.72 EUR (0.84 USD) in Uganda and 2.47 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Uganda.

0.72 EUR
2.47 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 2.51 EUR (2.95 USD) in Uganda and 35.82 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93% lower in Uganda.

2.51 EUR
35.82 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.3 EUR (0.35 USD) in Uganda and 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Uganda.

0.30 EUR
1.85 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.6 EUR (0.7 USD) in Uganda and 4.26 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Uganda.

0.60 EUR
4.26 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 4.79 EUR (5.61 USD) in Uganda and 17.06 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Uganda.

4.79 EUR
17.06 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 34.42 EUR (40.36 USD) in Uganda and 134.56 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Uganda.

34.42 EUR
134.56 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 5.56 EUR (6.51 USD) in Uganda and 55.44 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90% lower in Uganda.

5.56 EUR
55.44 EUR

Flats for rent

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Uganda vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 11.05 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 293.33 EUR (343.92 USD) in Uganda and 3461 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in Uganda.

293.33 EUR
3 461 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 163.34 EUR (191.51 USD) in Uganda and 2169 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Uganda.

163.34 EUR
2 169 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 832.77 EUR (976.38 USD) in Uganda and 7012 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Uganda.

832.77 EUR
7 012 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 258.41 EUR (302.97 USD) in Uganda and 4458 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in Uganda.

258.41 EUR
4 458 EUR

Flats for sale

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Uganda vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 14.93 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 828.61 EUR (971.5 USD) in Uganda and 14803 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Uganda.

828.61 EUR
14 803 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 858.2 EUR (1006.2 USD) in Uganda and 10385 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Uganda.

858.20 EUR
10 385 EUR

Salary

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Uganda vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Uganda is 26.82 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 163.63 EUR (191.84 USD) in Uganda and 4388 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 96.3% lower in Uganda.

163.63 EUR
4 388 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

-
88.5 EUR

Two stars

50.3 EUR
125 EUR

Three stars

67 EUR
166 EUR

Four stars

115 EUR
215 EUR

Five stars

208 EUR
513 EUR

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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