Cost of Living in Uganda
Summary of cost of living in Uganda:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,840.4 (USh6,812,297.6), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $511.4 (USh1,892,915.2), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Uganda is, on average, 61.3% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Uganda is, on average, 73.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | USh10,000.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | USh100,000.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | USh31,340.81 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | USh4,000.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | USh8,000.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | USh9,285.71 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | USh1,437.50 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | USh1,058.82 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | USh2,808.86 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | USh3,485.60 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | USh2,095.53 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | USh6,262.50 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | USh9,472.08 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | USh8,315.87 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | USh7,970.28 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | USh4,256.30 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | USh2,008.77 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | USh2,321.55 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | USh2,367.19 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | USh2,508.94 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | USh2,293.16 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | USh3,083.33 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | USh2,000.00 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | USh32,500.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | USh4,147.06 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | USh7,750.25 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | USh10,000.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | USh3,000.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | USh161,956.52 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | USh2,000.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | USh2,011.68 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | USh10,500.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | USh5,088.68 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | USh30,000,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | USh30,000,000.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | USh274,285.71 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | USh52,846.15 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | USh150,000.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | USh193,750.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | USh23,750.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | USh25,000.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | USh841,350.23 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | USh31,519,390.93 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | USh57,222.22 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | USh52,500.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | USh128,888.89 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | USh151,111.11 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | USh1,541,945.13 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | USh646,615.38 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | USh4,030,000.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | USh1,335,833.33 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | USh418,535.64 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | USh345,976.53 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | USh705,555.56 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 20.75 | |
Prices in Uganda
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Last update: 13 June 2026
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Last update: 13 June 2026
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