Cost of Living Comparison Between Nigeria and Uganda 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Uganda is 5.7% lower than in Nigeria (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Uganda is 30.1% lower than in Nigeria | |
| Rent Prices in Uganda are 66.8% lower than in Nigeria | |
| Restaurant Prices in Uganda are 0.7% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Groceries Prices in Uganda are 21.7% lower than in Nigeria | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Uganda is 53.7% higher than in Nigeria | |
Restaurants | Nigeria Edit |
Uganda Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
2.31 $ (8,561.38 USh) |
2.69 $ (10,000.00 USh) |
+16.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
35.11 $ (130,331.25 USh) |
26.94 $ (100,000.00 USh) |
-23.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
5.99 $ (22,231.40 USh) |
8.08 $ (30,000.00 USh) |
+34.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
0.96 $ (3,577.35 USh) |
1.21 $ (4,500.00 USh) |
+25.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.31 $ (4,856.75 USh) |
2.69 $ (10,000.00 USh) |
+105.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.41 $ (8,935.21 USh) |
2.60 $ (9,666.67 USh) |
+8.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.39 $ (1,445.41 USh) |
0.41 $ (1,538.46 USh) |
+6.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.25 $ (914.02 USh) |
0.28 $ (1,041.67 USh) |
+14.0 % |
Markets | Nigeria Edit |
Uganda Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
11.58 $ (42,997.68 USh) |
2.67 $ (9,894.54 USh) |
-77.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.24 $ (4,591.16 USh) |
1.09 $ (4,054.38 USh) |
-11.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.07 $ (3,962.13 USh) |
0.60 $ (2,232.06 USh) |
-43.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.05 $ (7,603.48 USh) |
1.81 $ (6,709.41 USh) |
-11.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
1.92 $ (7,133.75 USh) |
1.90 $ (7,061.03 USh) |
-1.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.29 $ (8,488.49 USh) |
2.09 $ (7,767.78 USh) |
-8.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.40 $ (8,899.81 USh) |
1.87 $ (6,947.13 USh) |
-21.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.71 $ (6,345.94 USh) |
1.27 $ (4,710.18 USh) |
-25.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.09 $ (4,038.90 USh) |
0.71 $ (2,620.72 USh) |
-35.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.81 $ (3,021.82 USh) |
0.77 $ (2,860.84 USh) |
-5.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.17 $ (4,334.70 USh) |
0.63 $ (2,322.54 USh) |
-46.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.20 $ (4,463.04 USh) |
0.50 $ (1,860.21 USh) |
-58.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.83 $ (3,093.63 USh) |
0.66 $ (2,447.14 USh) |
-20.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
1.01 $ (3,761.23 USh) |
0.81 $ (3,000.00 USh) |
-20.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.47 $ (1,748.73 USh) |
0.58 $ (2,157.89 USh) |
+23.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
6.65 $ (24,672.85 USh) |
10.77 $ (40,000.00 USh) |
+62.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.01 $ (3,765.95 USh) |
1.20 $ (4,470.59 USh) |
+18.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.39 $ (5,163.96 USh) |
2.04 $ (7,583.33 USh) |
+46.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1.29 $ (4,802.71 USh) |
2.69 $ (10,000.00 USh) |
+108.2 % |
Transportation | Nigeria Edit |
Uganda Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.65 $ (2,409.27 USh) |
0.81 $ (3,000.00 USh) |
+24.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
36.00 $ (133,659.80 USh) |
48.48 $ (180,000.00 USh) |
+34.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.05 $ (3,894.85 USh) |
0.81 $ (3,000.00 USh) |
-23.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
2.67 $ (9,895.34 USh) |
0.54 $ (2,011.68 USh) |
-79.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
4.34 $ (16,110.35 USh) |
3.37 $ (12,500.00 USh) |
-22.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
2.42 $ (8,968.68 USh) |
5.91 $ (21,945.93 USh) |
+144.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
12,530.82 $ (46,521,577.57 USh) |
9,427.43 $ (35,000,000.00 USh) |
-24.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
23,254.02 $ (86,332,229.94 USh) |
13,640.91 $ (50,642,857.14 USh) |
-41.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Nigeria Edit |
Uganda Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
29.70 $ (110,265.83 USh) |
48.09 $ (178,541.67 USh) |
+61.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
9.77 $ (36,270.28 USh) |
13.17 $ (48,888.89 USh) |
+34.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
39.61 $ (147,038.89 USh) |
88.46 $ (328,422.22 USh) |
+123.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Nigeria Edit |
Uganda Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
37.08 $ (137,667.84 USh) |
44.59 $ (165,555.56 USh) |
+20.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
9.98 $ (37,062.33 USh) |
12.77 $ (47,392.75 USh) |
+27.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
7.09 $ (26,328.84 USh) |
5.66 $ (21,000.00 USh) |
-20.2 % |
Childcare | Nigeria Edit |
Uganda Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
85.41 $ (317,077.65 USh) |
134.68 $ (500,000.00 USh) |
+57.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
1,645.10 $ (6,107,545.17 USh) |
4,255.81 $ (15,800,000.00 USh) |
+158.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Nigeria Edit |
Uganda Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
18.35 $ (68,133.55 USh) |
16.72 $ (62,083.33 USh) |
-8.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
26.57 $ (98,646.78 USh) |
18.52 $ (68,750.00 USh) |
-30.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
63.10 $ (234,264.76 USh) |
32.66 $ (121,250.00 USh) |
-48.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
58.14 $ (215,853.60 USh) |
54.91 $ (203,846.15 USh) |
-5.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Nigeria Edit |
Uganda Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
838.75 $ (3,113,909.81 USh) |
248.03 $ (920,833.33 USh) |
-70.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
535.74 $ (1,988,969.41 USh) |
176.88 $ (656,666.67 USh) |
-67.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
1,957.98 $ (7,269,142.73 USh) |
692.98 $ (2,572,727.27 USh) |
-64.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,185.88 $ (4,402,664.66 USh) |
384.28 $ (1,426,666.67 USh) |
-67.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Nigeria Edit |
Uganda Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
97.56 $ (362,183.54 USh) |
111.84 $ (415,203.46 USh) |
+14.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
40.78 $ (151,399.97 USh) |
906.33 $ (3,364,827.20 USh) |
+2,122.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Nigeria Edit |
Uganda Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
167.05 $ (620,172.81 USh) |
179.57 $ (666,666.67 USh) |
+7.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 20.50 | 19.16 | -6.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | June 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 189 | 49 |
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