Cost of living comparison

Philippines

compared to

Uganda

Uganda vs. Philippines Cost of Living Summary

Uganda is 1.0% cheaper than Philippines overall.

Restaurants: pay 0.2% more in Uganda
Groceries: pay 29.4% less in Uganda
Transportation: pay 6.7% more in Uganda
Housing: pay 18.9% more in Uganda
Childcare: pay 33.6% more in Uganda
Entertainment and Sports: pay 28.9% more in Uganda
Clothing: pay 48.0% less in Uganda

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

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Uganda vs. Philippines Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Uganda instead of Philippines, you would:

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pay 0.2% more for restaurants

	Philippines	Uganda
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$3.66 ₱232.69	$2.45 UGX10,510	-32.9%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$3.23 ₱205.26	$7.36 UGX31,530	+128.2%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.73 ₱46.19	$0.37 UGX1,576	-49.3%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.40 ₱25.31	$0.27 UGX1,147	-32.7%
Average			+0.2%

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pay 29.4% less for groceries

	Philippines	Uganda
Bread 1 loaf	$1.15 ₱73.41	$0.91 UGX3,880	-21.5%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.30 ₱210.10	$2.18 UGX9,328	-34.1%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.50 ₱413.56	$2.90 UGX12,399	-55.5%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.97 ₱125.35	$1.58 UGX6,761	-19.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.82 ₱115.58	$2.05 UGX8,772	+12.7%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.27 ₱80.82	$0.95 UGX4,079	-25.0%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.64 ₱40.44	$0.57 UGX2,437	-10.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.14 ₱72.82	$0.59 UGX2,516	-48.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.60 ₱38.21	$0.54 UGX2,304	-10.4%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.91 ₱57.77	$0.56 UGX2,384	-38.7%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.01 ₱64.32	$0.56 UGX2,384	-44.9%
Average			-29.4%

Philippines vs. Uganda - Cost of groceries

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pay 6.7% more for transportation

	Philippines	Uganda
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.37 ₱277.83	$5.31 UGX22,738	+21.6%
Monthly public transit pass	$12.98 ₱825.54	$42.68 UGX183K	+228.9%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$20,989.85 ₱1M	$7,361.98 UGX32M	-64.9%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$2.59 ₱164.70	$2.94 UGX12,612	+13.7%
Average			+6.7%

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pay 18.9% more for housing

	Philippines	Uganda
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$25.62 ₱1,629.64	$34.66 UGX148K	+35.3%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$267.48 ₱17,016.56	$482.64 UGX2M	+80.4%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$170.01 ₱10,815.48	$167.36 UGX717K	-1.6%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$85.57 ₱5,443.92	$53.08 UGX227K	-38.0%
Average			+18.9%

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pay 33.6% more for childcare

	Philippines	Uganda
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$162.60 ₱10,344.33	$251.43 UGX1M	+54.6%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$7,174.58 ₱456K	$8,279.19 UGX35M	+15.4%
Average			+33.6%

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pay 28.9% more for entertainment and sports

	Philippines	Uganda
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.24 ₱78.77	$1.23 UGX5,255	-0.9%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.15 ₱136.85	$2.53 UGX10,841	+17.7%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.72 ₱172.91	$2.45 UGX10,510	-9.7%
Monthly membership at local gym	$30.00 ₱1,908.68	$55.21 UGX236K	+84.0%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$5.33 ₱339.31	$7.36 UGX31,530	+38.0%
Average			+28.9%

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pay 48.0% less for clothing

	Philippines	Uganda
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$37.72 ₱2,399.64	$13.80 UGX59,118	-63.4%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$22.70 ₱1,444.32	$12.88 UGX55,177	-43.3%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$68.85 ₱4,380.16	$31.90 UGX137K	-53.7%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$57.10 ₱3,632.76	$43.25 UGX185K	-24.3%
Average			-48.0%

Philippines vs. Uganda - Cost of clothing

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