Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Uganda is 5.16 times more expensive as compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Uganda and São Tomé and Príncipe. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Uganda and São Tomé and Príncipe.
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 Indicators  | Uganda  | São Tomé and Príncipe  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 1,200,000 UGX (312 USD) | 1,500 STN (66 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 2,000,000 UGX (520 USD) | 2,500 STN (110 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 3,000,000 UGX (780 USD) | 3,500 STN (154 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 700,000 UGX (182 USD) | 1,000 STN (44 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 1,200,000 UGX (312 USD) | 1,800 STN (79.20 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 1,800,000 UGX (468 USD) | 2,500 STN (110 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 14 % | 1.2 % |
Realtor Commission  | 2 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Uganda is 4.63 times more expensive than São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Uganda | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 2,000,000 UGX (520 USD) | 3,000 STN (132 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 150,000 UGX (39 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 90,000 UGX (23.40 USD) | 90 STN (3.96 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 315.23% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Uganda costs 3.94 times more compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Uganda | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 556.57% more in Uganda compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Uganda | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 4 STN (0.18 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 4,000 UGX (1.04 USD) | 2 STN (0.09 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 1,500 UGX (0.39 USD) | 1 STN (0.04 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 3,000 UGX (0.78 USD) | 1.50 STN (0.07 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 7,000 UGX (1.82 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 18,000 UGX (4.68 USD) | 10 STN (0.44 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
In Uganda, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 10.83 times more expensive than the cost in São Tomé and Príncipe.
If you lived in Uganda, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 766.13% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Uganda | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 6,000 UGX (1.56 USD) | 4 STN (0.18 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 3,500 UGX (0.91 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 4,000 UGX (1.04 USD) | 3.50 STN (0.15 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 3,500 UGX (0.91 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 2,500 UGX (0.65 USD) | 2.50 STN (0.11 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 5 STN (0.22 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 4,500 UGX (1.17 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 6,000 UGX (1.56 USD) | 4 STN (0.18 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 7.39 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Uganda | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) | 12 STN (0.53 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 35 STN (1.54 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) | 8 STN (0.35 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 3,000 UGX (0.78 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 1,500 UGX (0.39 USD) | 2 STN (0.09 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 25,000 UGX (6.50 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) | 12 STN (0.53 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) | 8 STN (0.35 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 705.50% more in Uganda compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Uganda | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 40,000 UGX (10.40 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 8,000 UGX (2.08 USD) | 6 STN (0.26 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 4 STN (0.18 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 7,000 UGX (1.82 USD) | 6 STN (0.26 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) | 20 STN (0.88 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 8.02 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Uganda | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 1,500 UGX (0.39 USD) | 2 STN (0.09 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) | 200 STN (8.80 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 5 STN (0.22 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 1,500 UGX (0.39 USD) | 2 STN (0.09 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 150,000 UGX (39 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 5 STN (0.22 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 2,000 UGX (0.52 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 13.82 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Uganda | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 15,000,000 UGX (3,900 USD) | 20,000 STN (880 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) | 300 STN (13.20 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 1,000,000 UGX (260 USD) | 500 STN (22 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 18 % | 8 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 4,500 UGX (1.17 USD) | 5 STN (0.22 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 18,000 UGX (4.68 USD) | 18 STN (0.79 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 4.63 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Uganda compared to that of São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Uganda | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 250 STN (11 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 150,000 UGX (39 USD) | 120 STN (5.28 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) | 25 STN (1.10 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 250,000 UGX (65 USD) | 200 STN (8.80 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 6.58 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Uganda | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) | 200 STN (8.80 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) | 120 STN (5.28 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Haircuts  | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) | 25 STN (1.10 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 5 STN (0.22 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 2,000 UGX (0.52 USD) | 2 STN (0.09 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 4.15 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Uganda | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 40,000 UGX (10.40 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) | 500 STN (22 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 60,000 UGX (15.60 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) | 90 STN (3.96 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 60,000 UGX (15.60 USD) | 70 STN (3.08 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) | 20 STN (0.88 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 8 STN (0.35 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 8 STN (0.35 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
Sportswear  | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 5.37 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Uganda | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 40,000 UGX (10.40 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 60,000 UGX (15.60 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 400,000 UGX (104 USD) | 600 STN (26.40 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 300,000 UGX (78 USD) | 500 STN (22 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 150,000 UGX (39 USD) | 250 STN (11 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 120,000 UGX (31.20 USD) | 250 STN (11 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 3.79 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Uganda | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) | 900 STN (39.60 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 800,000 UGX (208 USD) | 1,200 STN (52.80 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 1,200,000 UGX (312 USD) | 1,500 STN (66 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 2,000,000 UGX (520 USD) | 2,000 STN (88 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 4,000,000 UGX (1,040 USD) | 2,500 STN (110 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 8,000,000 UGX (2,080 USD) | 3,000 STN (132 USD) |
After School Activities  | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 250 STN (11 USD) |
Tutoring  | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
School Supplies  | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 8.56 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Uganda | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) | 10 STN (0.44 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) | 20 STN (0.88 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 25,000 UGX (6.50 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 70 STN (3.08 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 10 STN (0.44 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) | 25 STN (1.10 USD) |
Bowling  | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) | 10 STN (0.44 USD) |
Video Games  | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 25 STN (1.10 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) | 400 STN (17.60 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 7.34 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Uganda | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) | 200 STN (8.80 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
Art Classes  | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) | 20 STN (0.88 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 40,000 UGX (10.40 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Educational Software  | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 120 STN (5.28 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 2.93 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Uganda | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 1,500,000 UGX (390 USD) | 3,000 STN (132 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 1,200,000 UGX (312 USD) | 2,000 STN (88 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 13,333.33 UGX per hour (3.47 USD) | 33.33 STN per hour (1.47 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) | 800 STN (35.20 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 18 % | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 5 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions  | 5 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 35 | 50 |
Median Household Income  | 1,000,000 UGX (260 USD) | 2,000 STN (88 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, you would earn 2.95 times more salary as compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Uganda | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 60,000 UGX (15.60 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Professional Services cost 5.91 times more in Uganda, as compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
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