In Jinja, Uganda, living costs about $511 per month for one person and $1376 for a family of four, including rent.
Jinja is 45% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Jinja is 80% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Jinja is, on average, 91% lower than in New York City.
Jinja is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The primary driver of costs in Jinja is rent and utilities, which can be challenging for those without a stable income.
Food costs in Jinja are 35% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport in Jinja is 64% lower than the European benchmark, offering significant savings for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 1.91 $ |
| Dinner | 11.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.08 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.28 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.44 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.19 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.84 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.78 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.83 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.79 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.45 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.29 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.7 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.75 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 43.7 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.37 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.7 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 16.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.26 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.3 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 27 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 41 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 69 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 121 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 408 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 159 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 494 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,129 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 824 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 166 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 22.05% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.58 $ |
| Haircut | 6.36 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 33.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.7 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 124 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,395 $ |