Cost of Living in Kampala

Summary of cost of living in Kampala, Uganda:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 72,324.1TL (6,675,777.1USh), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 20,357.0TL (1,879,024.0USh), excluding rent.
  • Kampala is 38.1% less expensive than Istanbul (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Kampala is, on average, 55.9% lower than in Istanbul.
Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 10,000.00 USh 5,000.00-15,000.00
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 95,000.00 USh 60,000.00-150,000.00
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 31,000.00 USh 25,000.00-36,200.86
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 5,000.00 USh 3,500.00-7,000.00
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 10,000.00 USh 7,000.00-15,000.00
Cappuccino (regular) 10,021.83 USh 7,000.00-15,000.00
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 1,772.73 USh 1,000.00-5,000.00
Water (0.33 liter bottle) 1,071.43 USh 1,000.00-2,000.00
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 liter) 2,617.39 USh 1,500.00-4,000.00
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) 4,427.52 USh 2,500.00-6,000.00
Rice (white), (1kg) 4,904.35 USh 4,000.00-6,000.00
Eggs (regular) (12) 6,477.14 USh 4,440.00-12,500.00
Local Cheese (1kg) 15,541.99 USh 5,000.00-30,000.00
Chicken Fillets (1kg) 17,997.93 USh 8,000.00-30,000.00
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 15,300.00 USh 14,000.00-17,000.00
Apples (1kg) 9,895.36 USh 5,000.00-15,000.00
Banana (1kg) 5,388.82 USh 3,000.00-10,000.00
Oranges (1kg) 6,131.31 USh 3,000.00-10,000.00
Tomato (1kg) 5,623.39 USh 3,000.00-10,000.00
Potato (1kg) 5,771.77 USh 2,500.00-10,000.00
Onion (1kg) 6,778.83 USh 3,000.00-11,000.00
Lettuce (1 head) 3,750.00 USh 1,500.00-6,000.00
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 2,023.81 USh 1,500.00-3,000.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 37,500.00 USh 20,000.00-50,000.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 4,343.75 USh 3,000.00-5,000.00
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 7,536.95 USh 4,000.00-14,480.35
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 10,500.00 USh 10,000.00-20,000.00
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 3,000.00 USh 2,000.00-5,000.00
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 150,000.00 USh 0.00-173,913.04
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 2,000.00 USh 1,000.00-10,000.00
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 1,250.00 USh 1,000.00-3,000.00
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 15,000.00 USh 5,000.00-30,000.00
Gasoline (1 liter) 5,300.87 USh 4,999.00-6,000.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 32,500,000.00 USh 30,000,000.00-35,000,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 31,500,000.00 USh 30,000,000.00-37,500,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment 151,388.89 USh 80,000.00-240,000.00
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 51,687.50 USh 30,000.00-100,000.00
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 157,777.78 USh 120,000.00-500,000.00
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 173,333.33 USh 100,000.00-240,000.00
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 26,500.00 USh 10,000.00-40,000.00
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 22,500.00 USh 17,000.00-45,000.00
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 578,750.00 USh 375,000.00-1,000,000.00
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 15,500,000.00 USh 6,000,000.00-25,000,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 61,111.11 USh 30,000.00-80,000.00
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 51,250.00 USh 30,000.00-90,000.00
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 138,750.00 USh 70,000.00-200,000.00
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 168,888.89 USh 100,000.00-300,000.00
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 1,433,333.33 USh 1,000,000.00-2,723,870.96
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 792,307.69 USh 450,000.00-1,500,000.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 3,588,888.89 USh 1,800,000.00-7,500,000.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 1,229,166.67 USh 800,000.00-3,000,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre 4,113,880.53 USh 3,600,000.00-4,741,641.60
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 3,584,000.00 USh 2,720,000.00-3,800,000.00
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 706,250.00 USh
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 20.80 16.00-24.00

Prices in Kampala

This city had 768 entries in the past 12 months by 51 different contributors.
Last update: 25 May 2025
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10 Comments so far
Anonymous on Apr 20, 2025:
Ugandans are racists against any countries just visiting Uganda. Ugandans are just like their dictator president no doubt. If you happen to be white from any countries globally expect to be scammed by customs upon entering and during your stay. Better yet Skip Uganda and ebola which is widespread throughout Uganda. A fitting fitting death for all Ugandans.
Alex Nesterov on Jan 08, 2025:
Still the same... Incorrect prices. It seems these prices were given by bazungu. In the shops and markets where locals buying things prices lower two, three and sometimes four times... Numbeo you should to get info from local people in Uganda...
Shami on Jul 19, 2023:
i left Uganda as a child - courtesy of Idi Amin. I want to go back and stay a few months and relive my memories. Is $1500 canadian adequate to afford a somewhat comfortable stay.
Alex Nesterov on Aug 03, 2022:
I still can see that mostly the prices here is incorrect...
Alex Nesterov on May 28, 2022:
These prices you post here for whites only... I lived in Entebbe from October 2021 to March 2022, visited shops and restaurants for locals which I preferred to buy food and etc, I rented local apartment in place where mostly locals... I also visited places where is whites prefer to buy and rent... they pay for 4 times higher prices... lol
Anonymous on Jan 21, 2021:
Who would want to visit Uganda let alone Kampala in the first place? Friends visited Kampala and other parts of Uganda and sent me pictures. Trash everywhere on the streets and no sidewalks.Driving on dirt roads in Kampala, laughable.Beggars consume the streets people wearing shabby clothes aggressive women cling to foreigners like a magnet.I saw videos friends sent me too.
Anonymous on Jan 19, 2021:
Aditya if there not giving you accomodation please don't bother to come to uganda. Uganda is expensive you might end up without saving at all
Anonymous on Jan 14, 2021:
A big thank you to President Museveni for standing up for us Uganda citizens our country and not allowing Twitter to interfere in our elections and personal lives.

Respectfully yours, Uganda citizens
Anonymous on Dec 24, 2020:
Aditya it should be atleast $22,000 I wouldn't accept an offer that low.
Adithya on Nov 04, 2020:
Hi Sir this is Adithya I got a job offer at Uganda they will pay me 1200USD. What is the cost of living. Shall I accept the offer.
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