Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Uganda is 3.39 times less expensive as compared to Saudi Arabia.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Uganda and Saudi Arabia. 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 Saudi Arabia.
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![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Uganda ![]() | ![]() Saudi Arabia ![]() |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 1,200,000 UGX (312 USD) | 3,000 SAR (810 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 2,000,000 UGX (520 USD) | 5,000 SAR (1,350 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 3,000,000 UGX (780 USD) | 7,000 SAR (1,890 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 700,000 UGX (182 USD) | 2,000 SAR (540 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 1,200,000 UGX (312 USD) | 3,500 SAR (945 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 1,800,000 UGX (468 USD) | 5,000 SAR (1,350 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month ![]() | 14 % | 0.8 % |
Realtor Commission ![]() | 2 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes ![]() | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Uganda is 2.64 times less expensive than Saudi Arabia.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Uganda ![]() | ![]() Saudi Arabia ![]() |
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Basic Home Furnishing ![]() | 2,000,000 UGX (520 USD) | 15,000 SAR (4,050 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month ![]() | 150,000 UGX (39 USD) | 300 SAR (81 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month ![]() | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) | 200 SAR (54 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month ![]() | 90,000 UGX (23.40 USD) | 250 SAR (67.50 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month ![]() | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 100 SAR (27 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of Saudi Arabia, you would have to pay 85.78% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Uganda costs 7.79 times less compared to Saudi Arabia.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Uganda ![]() | ![]() Saudi Arabia ![]() |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month ![]() | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 200 SAR (54 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 100 SAR (27 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) | 80 SAR (21.60 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 63.66% less in Uganda compared to Saudi Arabia.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Uganda ![]() | ![]() Saudi Arabia ![]() |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) ![]() | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 10 SAR (2.70 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) ![]() | 4,000 UGX (1.04 USD) | 5 SAR (1.35 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) ![]() | 1,500 UGX (0.39 USD) | 2 SAR (0.54 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) ![]() | 3,000 UGX (0.78 USD) | 2.50 SAR (0.68 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) ![]() | 7,000 UGX (1.82 USD) | 8 SAR (2.16 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) ![]() | 18,000 UGX (4.68 USD) | 30 SAR (8.10 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) ![]() | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) | 20 SAR (5.40 USD) |
In Uganda, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.32 times less expensive than the cost in Saudi Arabia.
If you lived in Uganda, instead of Saudi Arabia, you would have to pay 33.52% less for Groceries.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Uganda ![]() | ![]() Saudi Arabia ![]() |
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Apples (1 KG) ![]() | 6,000 UGX (1.56 USD) | 8 SAR (2.16 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) ![]() | 3,500 UGX (0.91 USD) | 6 SAR (1.62 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) ![]() | 4,000 UGX (1.04 USD) | 7 SAR (1.89 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 3,500 UGX (0.91 USD) | 5 SAR (1.35 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 2,500 UGX (0.65 USD) | 4 SAR (1.08 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) ![]() | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 10 SAR (2.70 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) ![]() | 4,500 UGX (1.17 USD) | 5 SAR (1.35 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) ![]() | 6,000 UGX (1.56 USD) | 12 SAR (3.24 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of Saudi Arabia, you would have to pay 1.69 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Uganda ![]() | ![]() Saudi Arabia ![]() |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant ![]() | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) | 40 SAR (10.80 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two ![]() | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal ![]() | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) | 25 SAR (6.75 USD) |
Normal Coffee ![]() | 3,000 UGX (0.78 USD) | 10 SAR (2.70 USD) |
Soft Drink ![]() | 1,500 UGX (0.39 USD) | 5 SAR (1.35 USD) |
Pizza for One ![]() | 25,000 UGX (6.50 USD) | 60 SAR (16.20 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal ![]() | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) | 35 SAR (9.45 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 ![]() | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) | 25 SAR (6.75 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 64.37% less in Uganda compared to Saudi Arabia.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Uganda ![]() | ![]() Saudi Arabia ![]() |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle ![]() | 40,000 UGX (10.40 USD) | 80 SAR (21.60 USD) |
Glass of Wine ![]() | 8,000 UGX (2.08 USD) | 30 SAR (8.10 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter ![]() | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 15 SAR (4.05 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter ![]() | 7,000 UGX (1.82 USD) | 20 SAR (5.40 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 200 SAR (54 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of Saudi Arabia, you would have to pay 4.67 times less for usual hard drinks.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Uganda ![]() | ![]() Saudi Arabia ![]() |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass ![]() | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 200 SAR (54 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket ![]() | 1,500 UGX (0.39 USD) | 5 SAR (1.35 USD) |
Single Train Ticket ![]() | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket ![]() | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) | 500 SAR (135 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare ![]() | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 10 SAR (2.70 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer ![]() | 1,500 UGX (0.39 USD) | 3 SAR (0.81 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day ![]() | 150,000 UGX (39 USD) | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour ![]() | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 20 SAR (5.40 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour ![]() | 2,000 UGX (0.52 USD) | 10 SAR (2.70 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of Saudi Arabia, you would have to pay 1.22 times less for transportation.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Uganda ![]() | ![]() Saudi Arabia ![]() |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost ![]() | 15,000,000 UGX (3,900 USD) | 60,000 SAR (16,200 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost ![]() | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) | 1,000 SAR (270 USD) |
Driving License Fees ![]() | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 500 SAR (135 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost ![]() | 1,000,000 UGX (260 USD) | 2,000 SAR (540 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost ![]() | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) | 500 SAR (135 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates ![]() | 18 % | 5 % |
Fuel Per Liter ![]() | 4,500 UGX (1.17 USD) | 2.50 SAR (0.68 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon ![]() | 18,000 UGX (4.68 USD) | 9.50 SAR (2.57 USD) |
Average Toll Fees ![]() | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 4.04 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Uganda compared to that of Saudi Arabia.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Uganda ![]() | ![]() Saudi Arabia ![]() |
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Doctor Visit ![]() | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 300 SAR (81 USD) |
Specialist Visit ![]() | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 500 SAR (135 USD) |
Dentist Visit ![]() | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) | 350 SAR (94.50 USD) |
Eye Exam ![]() | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling ![]() | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) | 300 SAR (81 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening ![]() | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) | 200 SAR (54 USD) |
Physical Therapy ![]() | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 250 SAR (67.50 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit ![]() | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 800 SAR (216 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night ![]() | 150,000 UGX (39 USD) | 500 SAR (135 USD) |
Vaccinations ![]() | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) |
Prescription Medication ![]() | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) | 100 SAR (27 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication ![]() | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 50 SAR (13.50 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums ![]() | 250,000 UGX (65 USD) | 1,000 SAR (270 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles ![]() | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) | 500 SAR (135 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of Saudi Arabia, you would have to pay 3.75 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Uganda ![]() | ![]() Saudi Arabia ![]() |
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Cosmetic Procedures ![]() | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) | 1,000 SAR (270 USD) |
Spa Treatment ![]() | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 200 SAR (54 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost ![]() | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) | 80 SAR (21.60 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost ![]() | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) | 500 SAR (135 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost ![]() | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 300 SAR (81 USD) |
Haircuts ![]() | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) | 50 SAR (13.50 USD) |
Hair Coloring ![]() | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) |
Shampoo Price ![]() | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 20 SAR (5.40 USD) |
Toothpaste Price ![]() | 2,000 UGX (0.52 USD) | 10 SAR (2.70 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of Saudi Arabia, you would have to pay 5.49 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Uganda ![]() | ![]() Saudi Arabia ![]() |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes ![]() | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) | 500 SAR (135 USD) |
Men's Shirt ![]() | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 100 SAR (27 USD) |
Women's Dress ![]() | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) | 200 SAR (54 USD) |
Summer Dress ![]() | 40,000 UGX (10.40 USD) | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) |
Men's Suit ![]() | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) | 1,000 SAR (270 USD) |
Men's Jeans ![]() | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) |
Women's Jeans ![]() | 60,000 UGX (15.60 USD) | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes ![]() | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 250 SAR (67.50 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes ![]() | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) | 200 SAR (54 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes ![]() | 60,000 UGX (15.60 USD) | 200 SAR (54 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes ![]() | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) |
Underwear For Men ![]() | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) | 30 SAR (8.10 USD) |
Underwear For Women ![]() | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) | 40 SAR (10.80 USD) |
Socks For Men ![]() | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 10 SAR (2.70 USD) |
Socks For Women ![]() | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 10 SAR (2.70 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults ![]() | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) | 300 SAR (81 USD) |
Sportswear ![]() | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of Saudi Arabia, you would have to pay 2.50 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Uganda ![]() | ![]() Saudi Arabia ![]() |
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Children's Jeans ![]() | 40,000 UGX (10.40 USD) | 80 SAR (21.60 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers ![]() | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 100 SAR (27 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat ![]() | 60,000 UGX (15.60 USD) | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) |
Daycare for Infant ![]() | 400,000 UGX (104 USD) | 1,500 SAR (405 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler ![]() | 300,000 UGX (78 USD) | 1,200 SAR (324 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days ![]() | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 60 SAR (16.20 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs ![]() | 150,000 UGX (39 USD) | 500 SAR (135 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities ![]() | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) | 300 SAR (81 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids ![]() | 120,000 UGX (31.20 USD) | 600 SAR (162 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of Saudi Arabia, you would have to pay 3.73 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Uganda ![]() | ![]() Saudi Arabia ![]() |
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PreSchool Fees ![]() | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) | 2,000 SAR (540 USD) |
Primary School Fees ![]() | 800,000 UGX (208 USD) | 3,000 SAR (810 USD) |
Secondary School Fees ![]() | 1,200,000 UGX (312 USD) | 3,500 SAR (945 USD) |
Private School Fees ![]() | 2,000,000 UGX (520 USD) | 4,000 SAR (1,080 USD) |
University Tuition Fees ![]() | 4,000,000 UGX (1,040 USD) | 5,000 SAR (1,350 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees ![]() | 8,000,000 UGX (2,080 USD) | 6,000 SAR (1,620 USD) |
After School Activities ![]() | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 200 SAR (54 USD) |
Special Education Services ![]() | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 500 SAR (135 USD) |
Tutoring ![]() | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) |
Textbooks Cost ![]() | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 100 SAR (27 USD) |
School Supplies ![]() | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) | 50 SAR (13.50 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of Saudi Arabia, you would have to pay 1.51 times less for school and education.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Uganda ![]() | ![]() Saudi Arabia ![]() |
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Movie Ticket (Single) ![]() | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) | 40 SAR (10.80 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) ![]() | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) | 60 SAR (16.20 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) ![]() | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 100 SAR (27 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) ![]() | 25,000 UGX (6.50 USD) | 120 SAR (32.40 USD) |
Gym Membership ![]() | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 200 SAR (54 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access ![]() | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket ![]() | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 30 SAR (8.10 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket ![]() | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) | 40 SAR (10.80 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket ![]() | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) | 60 SAR (16.20 USD) |
Bowling ![]() | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) | 40 SAR (10.80 USD) |
Mini Golf ![]() | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) | 30 SAR (8.10 USD) |
Video Games ![]() | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 200 SAR (54 USD) |
Streaming Services ![]() | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) | 50 SAR (13.50 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental ![]() | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 70 SAR (18.90 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass ![]() | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) | 1,000 SAR (270 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of Saudi Arabia, you would have to pay 2.39 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Uganda ![]() | ![]() Saudi Arabia ![]() |
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Language Classes ![]() | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) | 400 SAR (108 USD) |
Parenting Classes ![]() | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) | 200 SAR (54 USD) |
Art Classes ![]() | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 80 SAR (21.60 USD) |
Fitness Classes ![]() | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) | 60 SAR (16.20 USD) |
Music Lessons ![]() | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 100 SAR (27 USD) |
Dance Lessons ![]() | 40,000 UGX (10.40 USD) | 100 SAR (27 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes ![]() | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 20 SAR (5.40 USD) |
Educational Software ![]() | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 250 SAR (67.50 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of Saudi Arabia, you would have to pay 3.99 times less for Private Classes.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Uganda ![]() | ![]() Saudi Arabia ![]() |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary ![]() | 1,500,000 UGX (390 USD) | 12,000 SAR (3,240 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary ![]() | 1,200,000 UGX (312 USD) | 8,000 SAR (2,160 USD) |
Minimum Wages ![]() | 13,333.33 UGX per hour (3.47 USD) | 100 SAR per hour (27 USD) |
Average Bonus ![]() | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) | 3,000 SAR (810 USD) |
Income Tax Rate ![]() | 0 to 18 % | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions ![]() | 5 % | 10 % |
Pension Contributions ![]() | 5 % | 10 % |
Cost of Living Index ![]() | 35 | 75 |
Median Household Income ![]() | 1,000,000 UGX (260 USD) | 8,000 SAR (2,160 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, you would earn 8.25 times less salary as compared to Saudi Arabia.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Uganda ![]() | ![]() Saudi Arabia ![]() |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate ![]() | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 500 SAR (135 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) | 400 SAR (108 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 60,000 UGX (15.60 USD) | 300 SAR (81 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 250 SAR (67.50 USD) |
Professional Services cost 5.19 times less in Uganda, as compared to Saudi Arabia.
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