Cost of Living in Uganda

Summary of cost of living in Uganda:

The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,329.2 Fr. (USh6,685,027.4), excluding rent.
The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 369.3 Fr. (USh1,857,265.4), excluding rent.
Cost of living in Uganda is, on average, 66.0% lower than in United States.
Rent in Uganda is, on average, 76.9% lower than in United States.

Restaurants	Edit	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	1.99 Fr.	0.99-3.98
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	19.88 Fr.	9.94-29.82
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	5.96 Fr.	4.97-8.26
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	0.80 Fr.	0.60-1.99
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	1.39 Fr.	1.19-1.99
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	1.93 Fr.	1.39-3.58
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	0.26 Fr.	0.20-0.50
Bottled Water (12 oz)	0.21 Fr.	0.20-0.30

Markets	Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	0.56 Fr.	0.32-0.80
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	0.70 Fr.	0.45-1.08
White Rice (1 lb)	0.45 Fr.	0.32-0.63
Eggs (12, Large Size)	1.34 Fr.	0.88-2.39
Local Cheese (1 lb)	1.83 Fr.	0.54-2.71
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	1.68 Fr.	1.08-2.71
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	1.66 Fr.	1.26-1.98
Apples (1 lb)	0.82 Fr.	0.41-1.18
Bananas (1 lb)	0.44 Fr.	0.24-0.90
Oranges (1 lb)	0.49 Fr.	0.18-1.80
Tomatoes (1 lb)	0.41 Fr.	0.27-0.63
Potatoes (1 lb)	0.43 Fr.	0.18-0.72
Onions (1 lb)	0.41 Fr.	0.18-0.72
Lettuce (1 Head)	0.61 Fr.	0.20-1.19
Bottled Water (50 oz)	0.40 Fr.	0.20-0.50
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	5.96 Fr.	2.98-9.94
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	0.89 Fr.	0.60-1.59
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	1.52 Fr.	0.80-2.61
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	1.99 Fr.	1.59-3.98

Transportation	Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	0.60 Fr.	0.40-0.99
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	32.20 Fr.	23.86-59.65
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	0.40 Fr.	0.20-0.80
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	0.32 Fr.	0.32-0.96
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	2.49 Fr.	0.99-4.97
Gasoline (1 Liter)	1.12 Fr.	0.96-1.37
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	5,964.87 Fr.	5,964.87-6,959.01
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	5,964.87 Fr.	4,970.72-7,953.16

Utilities (Monthly)	Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	51.70 Fr.	15.91-129.24
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	9.84 Fr.	3.98-19.88
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	29.38 Fr.	23.86-39.77

Sports And Leisure	Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	29.82 Fr.	14.91-99.41
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	4.72 Fr.	1.99-7.95
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	5.96 Fr.	3.38-7.95

Childcare	Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	205.86 Fr.	119.30-296.12
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	3,758.47 Fr.	1,391.80-25,626.07

Clothing And Shoes	Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	11.38 Fr.	5.96-14.91
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	10.44 Fr.	4.97-17.89
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	25.63 Fr.	13.92-39.77
Men's Leather Business Shoes	30.05 Fr.	14.91-59.65

Rent Per Month	Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	333.01 Fr.	139.18-811.22
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	127.37 Fr.	89.47-159.06
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	801.28 Fr.	357.89-1,566.77
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	236.12 Fr.	158.67-365.85

Buy Apartment Price	Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	91.91 Fr.	87.00-98.27
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	74.10 Fr.	70.19-76.47

Salaries And Financing	Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	138.19 Fr.
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	20.75	16.00-24.00

Prices in Uganda

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Last update: 4 October 2026
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