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

😐 Solo nomad: Canada is 126.9% more expensive than Uganda without rent, and 231.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Canada is 132.7% more expensive than Uganda without rent, and 218.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Canada
Uganda
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$18.70 CA$25.62
$2.82 UGX 10.1K
563.12%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.4 CA$102
$24.90 UGX 89.2K
198.88%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.14 CA$15.26
$8.46 UGX 30.3K
31.68%
Cappuccino
$3.75 CA$5.13
$2.73 UGX 9,777
37.36%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.12 CA$2.90
$0.41 UGX 1,470
417.07%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.75 CA$2.40
$0.28 UGX 999
525.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.95 CA$8.15
$1.43 UGX 5,130
316.08%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.07 CA$8.31
$2.85 UGX 10.2K
112.98%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Canada
Uganda
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.21 CA$3.03
$0.71 UGX 2,546
211.27%
White Bread (500g)
$2.70 CA$3.70
$1.21 UGX 4,335
123.14%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$3.63 CA$4.98
$1.29 UGX 4,624
181.40%
Eggs
$3.57 CA$4.89
$1.95 UGX 6,997
83.08%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.60 CA$15.89
$4.78 UGX 17.1K
142.68%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.17 CA$16.67
$5.18 UGX 18.5K
134.94%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.29 CA$20.95
$4.20 UGX 15.0K
264.05%
Apples (1kg)
$4.32 CA$5.92
$2.75 UGX 9,849
57.09%
Banana (1kg)
$1.50 CA$2.06
$1.47 UGX 5,274
2.04%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.87 CA$5.30
$1.70 UGX 6,086
127.65%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.28 CA$5.86
$1.48 UGX 5,305
189.19%
Potato (1kg)
$2.79 CA$3.82
$1.42 UGX 5,094
96.48%
Onion (1kg)
$2.62 CA$3.59
$1.77 UGX 6,338
48.02%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.63 CA$3.61
$1.06 UGX 3,786
148.11%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.79 CA$2.46
$0.57 UGX 2,054
214.04%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$14.95 CA$20.48
$2.87 UGX 10.3K
420.91%
Wine (Bottle)
$12.91 CA$17.69
$9.88 UGX 35.4K
30.67%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.03 CA$4.16
$1.15 UGX 4,109
163.48%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.39 CA$4.64
$2.04 UGX 7,317
66.18%
🚌 Getting Around
Canada
Uganda
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.60 CA$3.56
$0.86 UGX 3,097
202.33%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$78.0 CA$107
$38.23 UGX 137.0K
103.95%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.40 CA$4.65
$0.72 UGX 2,567
372.22%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.55 CA$2.12
$0.26 UGX 920
496.15%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$28.12 CA$38.52
$2.90 UGX 10.4K
869.66%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.16 CA$1.58
$1.43 UGX 5,140
-18.88%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.1K CA$34.4K
$8,946 UGX 32.1M
180.78%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.5K CA$28.0K
$8,833 UGX 31.6M
131.67%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Canada
Uganda
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$157 CA$216
$39.85 UGX 142.8K
294.81%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$45.83 CA$62.8
$13.99 UGX 50.1K
227.59%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$62.4 CA$85.5
$55.2 UGX 197.6K
13.09%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Canada
Uganda
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$43.42 CA$59.5
$40.23 UGX 144.2K
7.93%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.87 CA$24.49
$6.36 UGX 22.8K
180.97%
Cinema Ticket
$11.55 CA$15.83
$6.18 UGX 22.1K
86.89%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Canada
Uganda
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$806 CA$1,104
$138 UGX 496.0K
482.25%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.2K CA$16.6K
$3,997 UGX 14.3M
204.07%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Canada
Uganda
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$55.3 CA$75.8
$16.55 UGX 59.3K
234.08%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.55 CA$58.3
$14.31 UGX 51.3K
197.34%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.1 CA$122
$37.80 UGX 135.5K
135.71%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 CA$148
$45.74 UGX 163.9K
136.40%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Canada
Uganda
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,367 CA$1,873
$330 UGX 1.2M
314.11%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,202 CA$1,647
$193 UGX 693.1K
521.35%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,177 CA$2,983
$928 UGX 3.3M
134.74%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,891 CA$2,590
$313 UGX 1.1M
503.74%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$5,050 CA$6,919
$1,213 UGX 4.3M
316.20%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,046 CA$5,544
$1,025 UGX 3.7M
294.90%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Canada
Uganda
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,008 CA$4,121
$197 UGX 705.7K
1427.16%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.33
20.8
-69.57%

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Last update for Canada: March 2, 2026

Last update for Uganda: March 1, 2026

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