Cost of living comparison

 Democratic Republic of the Congo
compared to
 Uganda
Uganda vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Uganda instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would:

pay (unknown) more for restaurants

 
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Uganda
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant ?? $2.72
UGX9,832
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
?? $9.48
UGX34,313
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) ?? $0.44
UGX1,606

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pay (unknown) more for groceries

 
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Uganda
Bread
1 loaf
?? $1.02
UGX3,697
Local cheese (8 oz) ?? $1.81
UGX6,535
Milk (1 gallon) ?? $2.58
UGX9,323

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pay (unknown) more for transportation

 
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Uganda
Gasoline (1 gallon) ?? $5.57
UGX20,175
Monthly public transit pass ?? $45.35
UGX164,157
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) ?? $8,827.16
UGX31,955,070

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pay (unknown) more for housing

 
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Uganda
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
?? $70.62
UGX255,641
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area ?? $304.59
UGX1,102,625
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center ?? $188.77
UGX683,347

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pay (unknown) more for childcare

 
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Uganda
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly ?? $126.15
UGX456,657
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters ?? $4,345.68
UGX15,731,727

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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports

 
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Uganda
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) ?? $1.36
UGX4,916
Cappuccino in mid-range area ?? $2.73
UGX9,877
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
?? $2.78
UGX10,078

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pay (unknown) more for clothing

 
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Uganda
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
?? $15.35
UGX55,553
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
?? $13.24
UGX47,933
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
?? $33.20
UGX120,173

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