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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Uganda

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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United States vs. Uganda - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.47 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Uganda.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 22.55 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 10.72 PLN (2.78 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Uganda.

22.55 PLN
10.72 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.23 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 4.64 PLN (1.2 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Uganda.

9.23 PLN
4.64 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 81.05 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 15.5 PLN (4.01 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Uganda.

81.05 PLN
15.50 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 69.5 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 32.61 PLN (8.45 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Uganda.

69.50 PLN
32.61 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 67.26 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 18.38 PLN (4.76 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Uganda.

67.26 PLN
18.38 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 61.78 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 8.94 PLN (2.32 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Uganda.

61.78 PLN
8.94 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.39 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 4.1 PLN (1.06 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Uganda.

12.39 PLN
4.10 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 18.3 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 6.06 PLN (1.57 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Uganda.

18.30 PLN
6.06 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.17 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 6.8 PLN (1.76 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Uganda.

15.17 PLN
6.80 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 96.49 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 69.5 PLN (18 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 28% lower in Uganda.

96.49 PLN
69.50 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.97 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 3.79 PLN (0.98 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Uganda.

10.97 PLN
3.79 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 16.49 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 4.22 PLN (1.09 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Uganda.

16.49 PLN
4.22 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 64.52 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 19.19 PLN (4.97 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Uganda.

64.52 PLN
19.19 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.83 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 2.71 PLN (0.7 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Uganda.

4.83 PLN
2.71 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 15.06 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 3.81 PLN (0.99 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Uganda.

15.06 PLN
3.81 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.58 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 5.75 PLN (1.49 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Uganda.

20.58 PLN
5.75 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 16.45 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 3.76 PLN (0.97 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Uganda.

16.45 PLN
3.76 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 31.74 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 4.57 PLN (1.18 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Uganda.

31.74 PLN
4.57 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 34.67 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 53.09 PLN (13.75 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in the United States.

34.67 PLN
53.09 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 24.13 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 4.3 PLN (1.11 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Uganda.

24.13 PLN
4.30 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.65 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 2.11 PLN (0.55 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Uganda.

9.65 PLN
2.11 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Uganda - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.78 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Uganda.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 20.16 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 9.32 PLN (2.41 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Uganda.

20.16 PLN
9.32 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.81 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.62 PLN (0.42 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 85% lower in Uganda.

10.81 PLN
1.62 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 30.89 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 4.21 PLN (1.09 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Uganda.

30.89 PLN
4.21 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 38.61 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 7.1 PLN (1.84 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Uganda.

38.61 PLN
7.10 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 46.34 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 29.45 PLN (7.63 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Uganda.

46.34 PLN
29.45 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 386.13 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 105.19 PLN (27.24 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Uganda.

386.13 PLN
105.19 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 96.53 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 10.52 PLN (2.72 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Uganda.

96.53 PLN
10.52 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.49 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 1.14 PLN (0.29 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Uganda.

8.49 PLN
1.14 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Uganda - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.5 times less for fuel in the United States than in Uganda.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.66 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 5.31 PLN (1.38 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in the United States.

3.66 PLN
5.31 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.54 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 5.46 PLN (1.41 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in the United States.

3.54 PLN
5.46 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Uganda - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.03 times more for transportation in the United States than in Uganda.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 498.11 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 142.01 PLN (36.78 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Uganda.

498.11 PLN
142.01 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.62 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 3.16 PLN (0.82 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Uganda.

10.62 PLN
3.16 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 115.84 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 10.52 PLN (2.72 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Uganda.

115.84 PLN
10.52 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.18 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 2.1 PLN (0.54 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Uganda.

7.18 PLN
2.10 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.38 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 3.16 PLN (0.82 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Uganda.

17.38 PLN
3.16 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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United States vs. Uganda - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 69.5 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 21.04 PLN (5.45 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Uganda.

69.50 PLN
21.04 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 379.41 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 204.54 PLN (52.97 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Uganda.

379.41 PLN
204.54 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 146.73 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 45.77 PLN (11.85 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Uganda.

146.73 PLN
45.77 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Uganda - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 11.24 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Uganda.

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 14675 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 987.9 PLN (255.85 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 93.3% lower in Uganda.

14 675 PLN
987.90 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 9191 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 547.48 PLN (141.79 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 94% lower in Uganda.

9 191 PLN
547.48 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 27392 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 3118 PLN (807.56 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Uganda.

27 392 PLN
3 118 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 15860 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 1319 PLN (341.72 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Uganda.

15 860 PLN
1 319 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Uganda - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.33 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Uganda.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 55131 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 4964 PLN (1285.66 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 91% lower in Uganda.

55 131 PLN
4 964 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 35814 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 16031 PLN (4151.74 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Uganda.

35 814 PLN
16 031 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Uganda - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 37 times higher than in Uganda.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 23156 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 625.9 PLN (162.1 USD) in Uganda. The average salary is 97.3% lower in Uganda.

23 156 PLN
625.90 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

401 PLN
-

Two stars

565 PLN
228 PLN

Three stars

754 PLN
303 PLN

Four stars

974 PLN
519 PLN

Five stars

2 321 PLN
943 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Uganda: 19 cities, 370 hotels

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