Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Uganda Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Uganda

😐 Solo nomad: Canada is 123.3% more expensive than Uganda without rent, and 237.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Canada is 132.8% more expensive than Uganda without rent, and 223.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Canada
Uganda
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$18.65 CA$25.39
$2.72 UGX 9,745
585.66%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 CA$101
$24.89 UGX 89.2K
198.43%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.02 CA$15
$8.87 UGX 31.8K
24.24%
Cappuccino
$3.75 CA$5.11
$2.75 UGX 9,857
36.36%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.17 CA$2.95
$0.42 UGX 1,491
416.67%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.68 CA$2.29
$0.3 UGX 1,087
460.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.83 CA$7.94
$1.35 UGX 4,839
331.85%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.74 CA$7.81
$2.84 UGX 10.2K
102.11%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Canada
Uganda
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.24 CA$3.04
$0.66 UGX 2,365
239.39%
White Bread (500g)
$2.66 CA$3.62
$1.19 UGX 4,266
123.53%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$3.6 CA$4.9
$1.3 UGX 4,662
176.92%
Eggs
$3.53 CA$4.8
$1.86 UGX 6,651
89.78%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.32 CA$15.41
$4.87 UGX 17.5K
132.44%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.46 CA$16.96
$5.11 UGX 18.3K
143.84%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.28 CA$20.8
$4.22 UGX 15.1K
262.09%
Apples (1kg)
$4.17 CA$5.68
$2.74 UGX 9,835
52.19%
Banana (1kg)
$1.5 CA$2.05
$1.49 UGX 5,343
0.67%
Oranges (1kg)
$4 CA$5.45
$1.76 UGX 6,293
127.27%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.07 CA$5.54
$1.46 UGX 5,229
178.77%
Potato (1kg)
$2.78 CA$3.78
$1.48 UGX 5,307
87.84%
Onion (1kg)
$2.73 CA$3.72
$1.71 UGX 6,124
59.65%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.63 CA$3.58
$1.06 UGX 3,810
148.11%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.82 CA$2.48
$0.58 UGX 2,073
213.79%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$14.61 CA$19.88
$2.86 UGX 10.2K
410.84%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.08 CA$17.8
$11.21 UGX 40.2K
16.68%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.01 CA$4.1
$1.15 UGX 4,139
161.74%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.34 CA$4.55
$1.97 UGX 7,051
69.54%
🚌 Getting Around
Canada
Uganda
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 CA$3.49
$0.87 UGX 3,103
194.25%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$78.4 CA$107
$36.84 UGX 132K
112.73%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.55 CA$4.83
$0.72 UGX 2,574
393.06%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.55 CA$2.11
$0.28 UGX 1,010
453.57%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$28.91 CA$39.35
$2.98 UGX 10.7K
870.13%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.16 CA$1.58
$1.45 UGX 5,205
-20.00%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.6K CA$33.5K
$9,110 UGX 32.7M
170.01%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.9K CA$28.5K
$8,926 UGX 32M
134.19%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Canada
Uganda
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$155 CA$211
$40.49 UGX 145.1K
283.67%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$45.2 CA$61.5
$13.85 UGX 49.6K
226.35%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$62.4 CA$84.9
$54.7 UGX 196.1K
14.02%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Canada
Uganda
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$42.82 CA$58.3
$39.73 UGX 142.4K
7.78%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.72 CA$24.11
$6.51 UGX 23.3K
172.20%
Cinema Ticket
$11.25 CA$15.31
$6.32 UGX 22.7K
78.01%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Canada
Uganda
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$804 CA$1,094
$135 UGX 484.3K
495.07%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12K CA$16.4K
$3,903 UGX 14M
208.54%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Canada
Uganda
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$56.7 CA$77.2
$16.23 UGX 58.2K
249.17%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.61 CA$56.6
$14.44 UGX 51.8K
188.16%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$90.2 CA$123
$37.98 UGX 136.1K
137.47%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 CA$147
$46.24 UGX 165.7K
133.59%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Canada
Uganda
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,364 CA$1,857
$340 UGX 1.2M
301.55%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,208 CA$1,645
$189 UGX 677.5K
539.32%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,179 CA$2,966
$940 UGX 3.4M
131.76%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,835 CA$2,497
$302 UGX 1.1M
508.08%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,152 CA$8,374
$987 UGX 3.5M
523.53%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,409 CA$6,001
$1,040 UGX 3.7M
323.82%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Canada
Uganda
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,867 CA$3,903
$193 UGX 693K
1382.82%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.33
20.8
-69.57%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Canada: October 28, 2025

Last update for Uganda: October 28, 2025

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