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

😐 Solo nomad: Australia is 119.9% more expensive than Uganda without rent, and 228.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Australia is 129.7% more expensive than Uganda without rent, and 206.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Australia
Uganda
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$16.48 A$22.91
$2.82 UGX 10.4K
484.40%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$76.8 A$107
$24.62 UGX 90.8K
211.86%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.50 A$13.20
$8.81 UGX 32.5K
7.83%
Cappuccino
$3.41 A$4.74
$2.66 UGX 9,827
28.20%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.59 A$3.60
$0.44 UGX 1,624
488.64%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.20 A$3.06
$0.28 UGX 1,020
685.71%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.35 A$8.82
$1.41 UGX 5,196
350.35%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.00 A$9.73
$2.85 UGX 10.5K
145.61%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Australia
Uganda
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.49 A$2.08
$0.71 UGX 2,612
109.86%
White Bread (500g)
$2.44 A$3.39
$1.25 UGX 4,629
95.20%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.09 A$2.90
$1.30 UGX 4,779
60.77%
Eggs
$4.31 A$5.99
$1.86 UGX 6,847
131.72%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.99 A$12.49
$4.80 UGX 17.7K
87.29%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.47 A$11.77
$4.92 UGX 18.2K
72.15%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.71 A$19.06
$4.27 UGX 15.8K
221.08%
Apples (1kg)
$3.15 A$4.37
$2.71 UGX 9,995
16.24%
Banana (1kg)
$2.70 A$3.75
$1.47 UGX 5,442
83.67%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.89 A$4.02
$1.66 UGX 6,132
74.10%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.42 A$6.14
$1.46 UGX 5,378
202.74%
Potato (1kg)
$2.51 A$3.48
$1.48 UGX 5,465
69.59%
Onion (1kg)
$2.09 A$2.91
$1.71 UGX 6,300
22.22%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.28 A$3.17
$1.01 UGX 3,726
125.74%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.52 A$2.11
$0.55 UGX 2,017
176.36%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$31.27 A$43.46
$2.85 UGX 10.5K
997.19%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.43 A$20.06
$9.37 UGX 34.6K
54.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.44 A$6.17
$1.19 UGX 4,402
273.11%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.03 A$7.00
$2.00 UGX 7,375
151.50%
🚌 Getting Around
Australia
Uganda
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.86 A$3.97
$0.82 UGX 3,008
248.78%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$96.7 A$134
$37.06 UGX 136.8K
160.82%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.67 A$5.11
$0.73 UGX 2,694
402.74%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.75 A$2.43
$0.26 UGX 948
573.08%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$37.40 A$52.0
$2.90 UGX 10.7K
1189.66%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.16 A$1.61
$1.45 UGX 5,341
-20.00%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.2K A$40.7K
$8,990 UGX 33.2M
225.33%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.5K A$31.3K
$8,617 UGX 31.8M
161.58%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Australia
Uganda
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$175 A$243
$39.78 UGX 146.8K
339.19%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$25.88 A$35.97
$14.20 UGX 52.4K
82.25%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$52.3 A$72.7
$54.9 UGX 202.6K
-4.70%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Australia
Uganda
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$46.98 A$65.3
$39.26 UGX 144.9K
19.66%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.32 A$22.69
$6.63 UGX 24.5K
146.15%
Cinema Ticket
$13.87 A$19.27
$6.16 UGX 22.7K
125.16%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Australia
Uganda
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,587 A$2,205
$137 UGX 506.8K
1055.13%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.7K A$17.6K
$4,025 UGX 14.9M
215.03%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Australia
Uganda
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$70.3 A$97.7
$16.62 UGX 61.3K
322.74%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$49.95 A$69.4
$14.17 UGX 52.3K
252.51%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$101 A$140
$38.43 UGX 141.8K
162.09%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 A$155
$46.24 UGX 170.6K
141.63%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Australia
Uganda
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,406 A$1,954
$339 UGX 1.3M
314.16%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,109 A$1,541
$194 UGX 714.6K
472.56%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,269 A$3,153
$932 UGX 3.4M
143.44%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,772 A$2,463
$304 UGX 1.1M
482.40%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$7,610 A$10.6K
$1,217 UGX 4.5M
525.37%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$5,713 A$7,942
$1,008 UGX 3.7M
466.83%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Australia
Uganda
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,890 A$5,408
$193 UGX 713.1K
1913.17%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.35
20.8
-69.47%

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Last update for Australia: April 12, 2026

Last update for Uganda: April 13, 2026

City Median Internet Speeds Comparison (Updated April 2026)
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Australia vs other spots: cost of living compared

🇦🇺 Australia
$2,305
/mo nomad
🇺🇸 United States
$2,837
/mo nomad
🇦🇺 Australia
$2,305
/mo nomad
🇳🇿 New Zealand
$2,100
/mo nomad
🇦🇺 Australia
$2,305
/mo nomad
🇸🇧 Solomon Islands
$1,989
/mo nomad
🇦🇺 Australia
$2,305
/mo nomad
🇮🇳 India
$445
/mo nomad
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