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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 21.97 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 10.46 PLN (2.78 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Uganda.

21.97 PLN
10.46 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.99 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 4.53 PLN (1.2 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Uganda.

8.99 PLN
4.53 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 78.97 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 15.13 PLN (4.02 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Uganda.

78.97 PLN
15.13 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 67.72 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 31.83 PLN (8.46 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 53% lower in Uganda.

67.72 PLN
31.83 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 65.54 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 17.95 PLN (4.77 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Uganda.

65.54 PLN
17.95 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 60.2 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 8.73 PLN (2.32 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Uganda.

60.20 PLN
8.73 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.08 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 4 PLN (1.06 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Uganda.

12.08 PLN
4.00 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.83 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 5.91 PLN (1.57 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Uganda.

17.83 PLN
5.91 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.79 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 6.64 PLN (1.77 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Uganda.

14.79 PLN
6.64 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 94.02 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 67.72 PLN (18 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 28% lower in Uganda.

94.02 PLN
67.72 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.68 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 3.7 PLN (0.98 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Uganda.

10.68 PLN
3.70 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 16.06 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 4.12 PLN (1.1 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Uganda.

16.06 PLN
4.12 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.87 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 18.73 PLN (4.98 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Uganda.

62.87 PLN
18.73 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.7 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 2.64 PLN (0.7 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Uganda.

4.70 PLN
2.64 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.67 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 3.72 PLN (0.99 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Uganda.

14.67 PLN
3.72 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.05 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 5.61 PLN (1.49 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 72% lower in Uganda.

20.05 PLN
5.61 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 16.03 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 3.67 PLN (0.98 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Uganda.

16.03 PLN
3.67 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.93 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 4.46 PLN (1.19 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Uganda.

30.93 PLN
4.46 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 33.78 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 51.73 PLN (13.75 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in the United States.

33.78 PLN
51.73 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.51 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 4.2 PLN (1.12 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Uganda.

23.51 PLN
4.20 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.41 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 2.06 PLN (0.55 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Uganda.

9.41 PLN
2.06 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 19.64 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 9.09 PLN (2.42 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Uganda.

19.64 PLN
9.09 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.53 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.58 PLN (0.42 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 85% lower in Uganda.

10.53 PLN
1.58 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 30.1 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 4.11 PLN (1.09 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Uganda.

30.10 PLN
4.11 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 37.62 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 6.93 PLN (1.84 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Uganda.

37.62 PLN
6.93 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 45.15 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 28.75 PLN (7.64 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Uganda.

45.15 PLN
28.75 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 376.22 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 102.69 PLN (27.3 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Uganda.

376.22 PLN
102.69 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.06 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 10.27 PLN (2.73 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Uganda.

94.06 PLN
10.27 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.28 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 1.11 PLN (0.29 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Uganda.

8.28 PLN
1.11 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 3.56 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 5.17 PLN (1.38 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in the United States.

3.56 PLN
5.17 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.45 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 5.32 PLN (1.41 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in the United States.

3.45 PLN
5.32 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 485.33 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 138.64 PLN (36.85 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Uganda.

485.33 PLN
138.64 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.35 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 3.08 PLN (0.82 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Uganda.

10.35 PLN
3.08 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 112.87 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 10.27 PLN (2.73 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Uganda.

112.87 PLN
10.27 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 2.05 PLN (0.55 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Uganda.

7.00 PLN
2.05 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 16.93 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 3.08 PLN (0.82 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Uganda.

16.93 PLN
3.08 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 67.72 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 20.54 PLN (5.46 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Uganda.

67.72 PLN
20.54 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 369.68 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 199.67 PLN (53.07 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 46% lower in Uganda.

369.68 PLN
199.67 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 142.96 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 44.68 PLN (11.88 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Uganda.

142.96 PLN
44.68 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Uganda - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 11.22 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 14298 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 964.42 PLN (256.34 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 93.3% lower in Uganda.

14 298 PLN
964.42 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 8955 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 534.47 PLN (142.06 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 94% lower in Uganda.

8 955 PLN
534.47 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 26690 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 3044 PLN (809.13 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Uganda.

26 690 PLN
3 044 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 15453 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 1288 PLN (342.39 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Uganda.

15 453 PLN
1 288 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 53717 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 4846 PLN (1288.16 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 91% lower in Uganda.

53 717 PLN
4 846 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 34895 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 15650 PLN (4159.8 USD) in Uganda. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Uganda.

34 895 PLN
15 650 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Uganda - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 36.92 times higher than in Uganda.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 22562 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 611.03 PLN (162.41 USD) in Uganda. The average salary is 97.3% lower in Uganda.

22 562 PLN
611.03 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

390 PLN
-

Two stars

550 PLN
222 PLN

Three stars

734 PLN
296 PLN

Four stars

949 PLN
506 PLN

Five stars

2 261 PLN
919 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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