Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Uganda Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Uganda

😐 Solo nomad: Australia is 113.3% more expensive than Uganda without rent, and 231.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Australia is 129.7% more expensive than Uganda without rent, and 208.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Australia
Uganda
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$15.97 A$24.47
$2.72 UGX 9,745
487.13%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$77.2 A$118
$24.89 UGX 89.2K
209.96%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.66 A$14.8
$8.87 UGX 31.8K
8.91%
Cappuccino
$3.57 A$5.48
$2.75 UGX 9,857
29.82%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.64 A$4.04
$0.42 UGX 1,491
528.57%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.22 A$3.41
$0.3 UGX 1,087
640.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.57 A$10.06
$1.35 UGX 4,839
386.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.98 A$10.7
$2.84 UGX 10.2K
145.77%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Australia
Uganda
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.5 A$2.3
$0.66 UGX 2,365
127.27%
White Bread (500g)
$2.42 A$3.7
$1.19 UGX 4,266
103.36%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.02 A$3.1
$1.3 UGX 4,662
55.38%
Eggs
$4.38 A$6.71
$1.86 UGX 6,651
135.48%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.86 A$13.58
$4.87 UGX 17.5K
81.93%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.26 A$12.66
$5.11 UGX 18.3K
61.64%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$14.14 A$21.66
$4.22 UGX 15.1K
235.07%
Apples (1kg)
$3.24 A$4.96
$2.74 UGX 9,835
18.25%
Banana (1kg)
$2.68 A$4.11
$1.49 UGX 5,343
79.87%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.86 A$4.39
$1.76 UGX 6,293
62.50%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.25 A$6.5
$1.46 UGX 5,229
191.10%
Potato (1kg)
$2.55 A$3.91
$1.48 UGX 5,307
72.30%
Onion (1kg)
$2.19 A$3.35
$1.71 UGX 6,124
28.07%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.24 A$3.43
$1.06 UGX 3,810
111.32%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.57 A$2.41
$0.58 UGX 2,073
170.69%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$31.36 A$48.04
$2.86 UGX 10.2K
996.50%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.32 A$20.41
$11.21 UGX 40.2K
18.82%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.61 A$7.06
$1.15 UGX 4,139
300.87%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.97 A$7.61
$1.97 UGX 7,051
152.28%
🚌 Getting Around
Australia
Uganda
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.97 A$4.54
$0.87 UGX 3,103
241.38%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$98 A$150
$36.84 UGX 132K
166.12%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.62 A$5.55
$0.72 UGX 2,574
402.78%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.82 A$2.79
$0.28 UGX 1,010
550.00%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$37.78 A$57.9
$2.98 UGX 10.7K
1167.79%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.2 A$1.84
$1.45 UGX 5,205
-17.24%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.1K A$44.6K
$9,110 UGX 32.7M
219.50%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.5K A$34.5K
$8,926 UGX 32M
152.40%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Australia
Uganda
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$180 A$276
$40.49 UGX 145.1K
344.78%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$26.23 A$40.19
$13.85 UGX 49.6K
89.39%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$52.8 A$80.9
$54.7 UGX 196.1K
-3.45%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Australia
Uganda
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$46.77 A$71.7
$39.73 UGX 142.4K
17.72%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.37 A$25.08
$6.51 UGX 23.3K
151.46%
Cinema Ticket
$13.82 A$21.18
$6.32 UGX 22.7K
118.67%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Australia
Uganda
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,599 A$2,450
$135 UGX 484.3K
1083.42%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.3K A$18.8K
$3,903 UGX 14M
214.66%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Australia
Uganda
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$71.7 A$110
$16.23 UGX 58.2K
341.53%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$51.5 A$78.8
$14.44 UGX 51.8K
256.30%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$101 A$155
$37.98 UGX 136.1K
166.06%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$110 A$168
$46.24 UGX 165.7K
137.46%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Australia
Uganda
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,395 A$2,137
$340 UGX 1.2M
310.53%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,106 A$1,694
$189 UGX 677.5K
484.86%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,271 A$3,480
$940 UGX 3.4M
141.57%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,775 A$2,719
$302 UGX 1.1M
488.26%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,985 A$10.7K
$987 UGX 3.5M
607.90%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$5,106 A$7,823
$1,040 UGX 3.7M
390.88%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Australia
Uganda
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,626 A$5,555
$193 UGX 693K
1775.27%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.35
20.8
-69.47%

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Last update for Australia: October 29, 2025

Last update for Uganda: October 28, 2025

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