Semei's introduction budget

We thought you might be interested in the budget Semei had for his wedding introduction. This is what he passed around the EMI office so that people could contribute. The "gifts" are what Semei paid for the bride price.

Introduction Ceremony
Item		Amount (Ugandan Shillings)	Amount (US$)
Gomas
	Aunts’ gomas	200,000	$100
	Mothers’ gomas	320,000	$160
	Grands’gomas	80,000	$40
Kanzu
	Fathers’	180,000	$90
	In-laws	160,000	$80
	Prize	350,000	$175
	Goat	100,000	$50
Gifts
	Sodas (crates)	195,000	$98
	Sukaali/sugar (kg)	140,000	$70
	Omuceere/rice (kg)	150,000	$75
	Emigaati/bread (loaves)	23,000	$12
	Cooking oil (liters)	70,000	$35
	Salt (cartons)	45,000	$23
	Margarine (case)	70,000	$35
	Curry/Ryco (case)	35,000	$18
	Ebibala/fruits, allowance	50,000	$25
	Matooke, allowance	50,000	$25
	Tea leaves (box packets)	20,000	$10
	Cock	15,000	$8
	Envelopes	50,000	$25
	Cow’s thigh	150,000	$75
	Baskets	100,000	$50
	Certificate	20,000	$10
Photography
	Still Photos	200,000	$100
	Video Coverage	200,000	$100
Other
	Transport	350,000	$175
	Paraffin (candles)	38,000	$19
	MC	100,000	$50
	Soap, boxes	70,000	$35
	Miscellaneous	100,000	$50
TOTAL		3,631,000	$1,816