Cost of Living in Kampala
Summary of cost of living in Kampala, Uganda:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,895.4 (USh7,015,736.3), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $527.8 (USh1,953,713.5), excluding rent.
- Kampala is 62.7% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Kampala is, on average, 68.8% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $2.70 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $27.02 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $8.29 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $1.35 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.16 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $2.55 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $0.45 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $0.29 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $0.82 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $0.89 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $0.60 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $1.60 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $2.34 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $2.21 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $2.31 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.11 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.57 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.64 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.69 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.72 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.68 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $0.83 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $0.54 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $9.46 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.13 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.06 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $2.70 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.81 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $46.98 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $0.54 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $0.54 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $4.05 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.37 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $8,104.74 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $8,104.74 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $81.95 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $14.42 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $39.02 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $58.53 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $6.42 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $6.75 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $239.76 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $9,461.52 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $15.20 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $14.18 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $35.12 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $47.62 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $508.69 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $202.75 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,155.68 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $384.44 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $114.37 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $93.47 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $190.61 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 20.75 | |
Prices in Kampala
This city had 433 entries in the past 12 months by 42 different contributors.
Last update: 13 June 2026
Last update: 13 June 2026
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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