Cost of Living in Uganda
Summary of cost of living in Uganda:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,825.3$ (6,457,230.5USh), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 500.3$ (1,769,709.6USh), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Uganda is, on average, 60.3% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Uganda is, on average, 74.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 2.83 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 28.27 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.48 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 1.41 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.83 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.75 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 0.44 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.30 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 0.72 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.01 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.62 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 1.78 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.47 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.25 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 1.99 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.22 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.61 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.74 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.68 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.66 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.69 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.94 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.57 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.51 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.20 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.06 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 3.43 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.85 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 38.16 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 0.71 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 0.57 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 2.97 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.48 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 8,480.45 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 9,045.81 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 42.81 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 14.06 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 52.68 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 45.58 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 6.64 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 7.07 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 218.02 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 5,546.95 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 16.33 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 18.02 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 39.93 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 43.03 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 403.42 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 208.79 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,182.08 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 370.11 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 109.02 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 94.94 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 193.17 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 20.75 |
Prices in Uganda
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Last update: 6 December 2025
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Last update: 6 December 2025
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