Cost of Living in Kampala
Summary of cost of living in Kampala, Uganda:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,370.9£ (6,674,331.7USh), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 385.8£ (1,878,501.6USh), excluding rent.
- Kampala is 73.9% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Kampala is, on average, 90.5% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 2.05 £ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 19.51 £ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.37 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 1.03 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.05 £ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.06 £ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 0.36 £ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.22 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 2.04 £ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.82 £ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.46 £ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1.33 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1.45 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1.68 £ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 1.43 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.92 £ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.50 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.54 £ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.63 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.77 £ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.42 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.70 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.89 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.55 £ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 2.16 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.62 £ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.81 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 0.41 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 0.41 £ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 3.08 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.12 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 6,675.32 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 6,469.93 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 31.09 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 10.62 £ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 32.41 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.60 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 5.44 £ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 4.62 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 118.87 £ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 3,183.62 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 12.55 £ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 10.53 £ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 28.50 £ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 34.69 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 294.40 £ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 162.74 £ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 737.14 £ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 252.46 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 78.50 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 68.39 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 145.06 £ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 20.80 |
Prices in Kampala
This city had 768 entries in the past 12 months by 51 different contributors.
Last update: 25 May 2025
Last update: 25 May 2025
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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| Cost of Living in Masindi | 155.54 miles |
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