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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 2.46 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Uganda.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 22.65 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 10.81 PLN (2.79 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Uganda.

22.65 PLN
10.81 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.27 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 4.68 PLN (1.21 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Uganda.

9.27 PLN
4.68 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 81.41 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 15.63 PLN (4.03 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Uganda.

81.41 PLN
15.63 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 69.81 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 32.88 PLN (8.48 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Uganda.

69.81 PLN
32.88 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 67.56 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 18.53 PLN (4.78 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Uganda.

67.56 PLN
18.53 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 62.06 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 9.01 PLN (2.32 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Uganda.

62.06 PLN
9.01 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.45 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 4.13 PLN (1.06 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Uganda.

12.45 PLN
4.13 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 18.38 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 6.11 PLN (1.57 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Uganda.

18.38 PLN
6.11 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.24 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 6.86 PLN (1.77 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 55% lower in Uganda.

15.24 PLN
6.86 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 96.93 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 69.81 PLN (18 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 28% lower in Uganda.

96.93 PLN
69.81 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 11.02 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 3.82 PLN (0.99 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Uganda.

11.02 PLN
3.82 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 16.56 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 4.26 PLN (1.1 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Uganda.

16.56 PLN
4.26 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 64.81 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 19.34 PLN (4.99 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Uganda.

64.81 PLN
19.34 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.85 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 2.73 PLN (0.7 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Uganda.

4.85 PLN
2.73 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 15.13 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 3.84 PLN (0.99 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Uganda.

15.13 PLN
3.84 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.67 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 5.8 PLN (1.49 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Uganda.

20.67 PLN
5.80 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 16.52 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 3.79 PLN (0.98 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Uganda.

16.52 PLN
3.79 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 31.88 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 4.61 PLN (1.19 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Uganda.

31.88 PLN
4.61 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 34.83 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 53.33 PLN (13.75 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in the United States.

34.83 PLN
53.33 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 24.24 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 4.34 PLN (1.12 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Uganda.

24.24 PLN
4.34 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.7 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 2.13 PLN (0.55 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 78% lower in Uganda.

9.70 PLN
2.13 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Uganda - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.77 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Uganda.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 20.25 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 9.39 PLN (2.42 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Uganda.

20.25 PLN
9.39 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.86 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.63 PLN (0.42 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 85% lower in Uganda.

10.86 PLN
1.63 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.03 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 4.24 PLN (1.09 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Uganda.

31.03 PLN
4.24 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 38.79 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 7.16 PLN (1.85 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Uganda.

38.79 PLN
7.16 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 46.54 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 29.7 PLN (7.66 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Uganda.

46.54 PLN
29.70 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 387.86 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 106.06 PLN (27.34 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Uganda.

387.86 PLN
106.06 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 96.96 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 10.61 PLN (2.73 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Uganda.

96.96 PLN
10.61 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.53 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 1.15 PLN (0.3 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Uganda.

8.53 PLN
1.15 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 3.67 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 5.33 PLN (1.38 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in the United States.

3.67 PLN
5.33 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.56 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 5.48 PLN (1.41 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 35% lower in the United States.

3.56 PLN
5.48 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Uganda - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.02 times more for transportation in the United States than in Uganda.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 500.33 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 143.17 PLN (36.91 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Uganda.

500.33 PLN
143.17 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.67 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 3.18 PLN (0.82 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Uganda.

10.67 PLN
3.18 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 116.36 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 10.61 PLN (2.73 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Uganda.

116.36 PLN
10.61 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.21 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 2.12 PLN (0.55 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Uganda.

7.21 PLN
2.12 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.45 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 3.18 PLN (0.82 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Uganda.

17.45 PLN
3.18 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 69.81 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 21.21 PLN (5.47 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Uganda.

69.81 PLN
21.21 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 381.11 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 206.21 PLN (53.17 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Uganda.

381.11 PLN
206.21 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 147.39 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 46.14 PLN (11.9 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Uganda.

147.39 PLN
46.14 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Uganda - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 11.2 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 14740 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 996 PLN (256.8 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 93.2% lower in Uganda.

14 740 PLN
996.00 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 9232 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 551.97 PLN (142.31 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 94% lower in Uganda.

9 232 PLN
551.97 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 27515 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 3144 PLN (810.56 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Uganda.

27 515 PLN
3 144 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 15931 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 1330 PLN (342.99 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Uganda.

15 931 PLN
1 330 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Uganda - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.32 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 55378 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 5005 PLN (1290.44 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 91% lower in Uganda.

55 378 PLN
5 005 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 35974 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 16163 PLN (4167.15 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Uganda.

35 974 PLN
16 163 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Uganda - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 36.86 times higher than in Uganda.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 23260 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 631.03 PLN (162.7 USD) in Uganda. The average salary is 97.3% lower in Uganda.

23 260 PLN
631.03 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

402 PLN
-

Two stars

567 PLN
229 PLN

Three stars

757 PLN
305 PLN

Four stars

979 PLN
521 PLN

Five stars

2 331 PLN
947 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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