Cost of living comparison

Cote d'Ivoire

compared to

Uganda

Uganda vs. Cote d'Ivoire Cost of Living Summary

Uganda is 38.3% cheaper than Cote d'Ivoire overall.

Restaurants: pay 26.4% less in Uganda
Groceries: pay 36.8% less in Uganda
Transportation: pay 44.2% less in Uganda
Housing: pay 42.5% less in Uganda
Childcare: pay 11.2% more in Uganda
Entertainment and Sports: pay 3.5% more in Uganda
Clothing: pay 71.1% less in Uganda

The cost of childcare and entertainment and sports in Uganda are more expensive than in Cote d'Ivoire. Expenses including clothing, transportation, housing, groceries, and restaurants are lower in Uganda.

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Uganda vs. Cote d'Ivoire Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Uganda instead of Cote d'Ivoire, you would:

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pay 26.4% less for restaurants

	Cote d'Ivoire	Uganda
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$2.56 F CFA1,495	$2.45 UGX10,151	-4.2%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$10.24 F CFA5,980	$7.36 UGX30,452	-28.1%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.74 F CFA435	$0.37 UGX1,523	-50.6%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.73 F CFA429	$0.27 UGX1,107	-63.5%
Average			-26.4%

Cote d'Ivoire vs. Uganda - Cost of restaurants

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pay 36.8% less for groceries

	Cote d'Ivoire	Uganda
Bread 1 loaf	$0.52 F CFA305	$0.91 UGX3,747	+73.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$12.80 F CFA7,475	$2.18 UGX9,009	-83.0%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.75 F CFA4,524	$2.90 UGX11,976	-62.6%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.24 F CFA1,308	$1.58 UGX6,530	-29.5%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.65 F CFA1,545	$2.05 UGX8,472	-22.6%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.82 F CFA1,062	$0.95 UGX3,939	-47.7%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.48 F CFA279	$0.57 UGX2,353	+19.2%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.93 F CFA544	$0.59 UGX2,430	-36.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.07 F CFA622	$0.54 UGX2,225	-49.5%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.78 F CFA455	$0.56 UGX2,302	-28.5%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.74 F CFA429	$0.56 UGX2,302	-24.3%
Average			-36.8%

Cote d'Ivoire vs. Uganda - Cost of groceries

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pay 44.2% less for transportation

	Cote d'Ivoire	Uganda
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.56 F CFA3,247	$5.31 UGX21,961	-4.5%
Monthly public transit pass	$42.68 F CFA24,915	$42.68 UGX177K
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$28,165.91 F CFA16M	$7,361.98 UGX30M	-73.9%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$15.36 F CFA8,969	$2.94 UGX12,181	-80.8%
Average			-44.2%

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pay 42.5% less for housing

	Cote d'Ivoire	Uganda
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$35.09 F CFA20,486	$34.66 UGX143K	-1.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$675.10 F CFA394K	$482.64 UGX2M	-28.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$345.03 F CFA201K	$167.36 UGX692K	-51.5%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$126.19 F CFA73,671	$53.08 UGX220K	-57.9%
Average			-42.5%

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pay 11.2% more for childcare

	Cote d'Ivoire	Uganda
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$361.32 F CFA211K	$251.43 UGX1M	-30.4%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$4,657.12 F CFA3M	$8,279.19 UGX34M	+77.8%
Average			+11.2%

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pay 3.5% more for entertainment and sports

	Cote d'Ivoire	Uganda
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.02 F CFA598	$1.23 UGX5,075	+19.8%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$1.88 F CFA1,096	$2.53 UGX10,471	+34.8%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$1.71 F CFA997	$2.45 UGX10,151	+43.8%
Monthly membership at local gym	$70.41 F CFA41,110	$55.21 UGX228K	-21.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$8.54 F CFA4,983	$7.36 UGX30,452	-13.7%
Average			+3.5%

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pay 71.1% less for clothing

	Cote d'Ivoire	Uganda
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$91.75 F CFA53,567	$13.80 UGX57,098	-85.0%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$36.53 F CFA21,327	$12.88 UGX53,292	-64.7%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$75.39 F CFA44,017	$31.90 UGX132K	-57.7%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$138.70 F CFA80,974	$43.25 UGX179K	-68.8%
Average			-71.1%

Cote d'Ivoire vs. Uganda - Cost of clothing

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