Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Uganda is 1.18 times more expensive as compared to Turkey.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Uganda and Turkey. 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 Turkey.
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 Indicators  | Uganda  | Turkey  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 1,200,000 UGX (312 USD) | 6,500 TRY (234 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 2,000,000 UGX (520 USD) | 10,000 TRY (360 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 3,000,000 UGX (780 USD) | 15,000 TRY (540 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 700,000 UGX (182 USD) | 4,000 TRY (144 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 1,200,000 UGX (312 USD) | 6,500 TRY (234 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 1,800,000 UGX (468 USD) | 9,000 TRY (324 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 14 % | 6.5 % |
Realtor Commission  | 2 % | 3 % |
Property Taxes  | Yet to Update | 0.1 to 0.6 % |
The average housing cost in Uganda is 1.39 times more expensive than Turkey.
Indicators | Uganda | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 2,000,000 UGX (520 USD) | 30,000 TRY (1,080 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 150,000 UGX (39 USD) | 300 TRY (10.80 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 90,000 UGX (23.40 USD) | 250 TRY (9 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 150 TRY (5.40 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of Turkey, you would have to pay 45.31% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Uganda costs 2.08 times less compared to Turkey.
Indicators | Uganda | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 100 TRY (3.60 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 150 TRY (5.40 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) | 50 TRY (1.80 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 150 TRY (5.40 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 220.99% more in Uganda compared to Turkey.
Indicators | Uganda | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 25 TRY (0.90 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 4,000 UGX (1.04 USD) | 20 TRY (0.72 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 1,500 UGX (0.39 USD) | 5 TRY (0.18 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 3,000 UGX (0.78 USD) | 10 TRY (0.36 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 7,000 UGX (1.82 USD) | 30 TRY (1.08 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 18,000 UGX (4.68 USD) | 60 TRY (2.16 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) | 40 TRY (1.44 USD) |
In Uganda, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.59 times more expensive than the cost in Turkey.
If you lived in Uganda, instead of Turkey, you would have to pay 103.36% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Uganda | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 6,000 UGX (1.56 USD) | 25 TRY (0.90 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 3,500 UGX (0.91 USD) | 15 TRY (0.54 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 4,000 UGX (1.04 USD) | 20 TRY (0.72 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 3,500 UGX (0.91 USD) | 15 TRY (0.54 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 2,500 UGX (0.65 USD) | 15 TRY (0.54 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 25 TRY (0.90 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 4,500 UGX (1.17 USD) | 20 TRY (0.72 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 6,000 UGX (1.56 USD) | 25 TRY (0.90 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of Turkey, you would have to pay 1.58 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Uganda | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) | 80 TRY (2.88 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 300 TRY (10.80 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) | 50 TRY (1.80 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 3,000 UGX (0.78 USD) | 20 TRY (0.72 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 1,500 UGX (0.39 USD) | 10 TRY (0.36 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 25,000 UGX (6.50 USD) | 80 TRY (2.88 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) | 60 TRY (2.16 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) | 40 TRY (1.44 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 46.14% more in Uganda compared to Turkey.
Indicators | Uganda | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 40,000 UGX (10.40 USD) | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 8,000 UGX (2.08 USD) | 50 TRY (1.80 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 30 TRY (1.08 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 7,000 UGX (1.82 USD) | 40 TRY (1.44 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) | 100 TRY (3.60 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 180 TRY (6.48 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of Turkey, you would have to pay 1.32 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Uganda | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 150 TRY (5.40 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 1,500 UGX (0.39 USD) | 5 TRY (0.18 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) | 1,000 TRY (36 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 20 TRY (0.72 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 1,500 UGX (0.39 USD) | 10 TRY (0.36 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 150,000 UGX (39 USD) | 400 TRY (14.40 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 30 TRY (1.08 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 2,000 UGX (0.52 USD) | 15 TRY (0.54 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of Turkey, you would have to pay 3.39 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Uganda | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 15,000,000 UGX (3,900 USD) | 150,000 TRY (5,400 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) | 500 TRY (18 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 250 TRY (9 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 1,000,000 UGX (260 USD) | 2,000 TRY (72 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) | 600 TRY (21.60 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 18 % | 8 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 4,500 UGX (1.17 USD) | 25 TRY (0.90 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 18,000 UGX (4.68 USD) | 100 TRY (3.60 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.29 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Uganda compared to that of Turkey.
Indicators | Uganda | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 250 TRY (9 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 500 TRY (18 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) | 350 TRY (12.60 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 100 TRY (3.60 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) | 350 TRY (12.60 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) | 100 TRY (3.60 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 250 TRY (9 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 500 TRY (18 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 150,000 UGX (39 USD) | 1,200 TRY (43.20 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) | 50 TRY (1.80 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) | 50 TRY (1.80 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 30 TRY (1.08 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 250,000 UGX (65 USD) | 1,000 TRY (36 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) | 2,000 TRY (72 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of Turkey, you would have to pay 1.53 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Uganda | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) | 1,000 TRY (36 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) | 100 TRY (3.60 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) | 150 TRY (5.40 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 100 TRY (3.60 USD) |
Haircuts  | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) | 100 TRY (3.60 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 30 TRY (1.08 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 2,000 UGX (0.52 USD) | 10 TRY (0.36 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of Turkey, you would have to pay 1.67 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Uganda | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) | 1,500 TRY (54 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) | 300 TRY (10.80 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 40,000 UGX (10.40 USD) | 150 TRY (5.40 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) | 1,200 TRY (43.20 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) | 300 TRY (10.80 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 60,000 UGX (15.60 USD) | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 300 TRY (10.80 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) | 300 TRY (10.80 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 60,000 UGX (15.60 USD) | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) | 30 TRY (1.08 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) | 30 TRY (1.08 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 10 TRY (0.36 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 10 TRY (0.36 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) | 300 TRY (10.80 USD) |
Sportswear  | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of Turkey, you would have to pay 1.98 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Uganda | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 40,000 UGX (10.40 USD) | 120 TRY (4.32 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 150 TRY (5.40 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 60,000 UGX (15.60 USD) | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 400,000 UGX (104 USD) | 1,500 TRY (54 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 300,000 UGX (78 USD) | 1,200 TRY (43.20 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 400 TRY (14.40 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 150,000 UGX (39 USD) | 1,000 TRY (36 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) | 500 TRY (18 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 120,000 UGX (31.20 USD) | 800 TRY (28.80 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of Turkey, you would have to pay 1.54 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Uganda | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) | 1,500 TRY (54 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 800,000 UGX (208 USD) | 2,000 TRY (72 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 1,200,000 UGX (312 USD) | 3,000 TRY (108 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 2,000,000 UGX (520 USD) | 5,000 TRY (180 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 4,000,000 UGX (1,040 USD) | 10,000 TRY (360 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 8,000,000 UGX (2,080 USD) | 20,000 TRY (720 USD) |
After School Activities  | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 500 TRY (18 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 500 TRY (18 USD) |
Tutoring  | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) | 400 TRY (14.40 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) |
School Supplies  | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) | 150 TRY (5.40 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of Turkey, you would have to pay 2.81 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Uganda | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) | 60 TRY (2.16 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) | 100 TRY (3.60 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 150 TRY (5.40 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 25,000 UGX (6.50 USD) | 120 TRY (4.32 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 300 TRY (10.80 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 150 TRY (5.40 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 30 TRY (1.08 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) | 30 TRY (1.08 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) | 60 TRY (2.16 USD) |
Bowling  | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) | 50 TRY (1.80 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) | 60 TRY (2.16 USD) |
Video Games  | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 300 TRY (10.80 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) | 60 TRY (2.16 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 100 TRY (3.60 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) | 1,500 TRY (54 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of Turkey, you would have to pay 2.23 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Uganda | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) | 400 TRY (14.40 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) | 400 TRY (14.40 USD) |
Art Classes  | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 150 TRY (5.40 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) | 100 TRY (3.60 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 300 TRY (10.80 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 40,000 UGX (10.40 USD) | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) | 50 TRY (1.80 USD) |
Educational Software  | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, instead of Turkey, you would have to pay 1.26 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Uganda | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 1,500,000 UGX (390 USD) | 15,000 TRY (540 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 1,200,000 UGX (312 USD) | 12,000 TRY (432 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 13,333.33 UGX per hour (3.47 USD) | 133.33 TRY per hour (4.80 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) | 1,000 TRY (36 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 18 % | 0 to 18 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 5 % | 15 % |
Pension Contributions  | 5 % | 8 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 35 | 80 |
Median Household Income  | 1,000,000 UGX (260 USD) | 10,000 TRY (360 USD) |
If you lived in Uganda, you would earn 1.35 times less salary as compared to Turkey.
Indicators | Uganda | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) | 500 TRY (18 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) | 300 TRY (10.80 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 60,000 UGX (15.60 USD) | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) | 150 TRY (5.40 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.82 times more in Uganda, as compared to Turkey.
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