🇺🇬Cost of Living in Kampala
Uganda · Population: 1,700,000 · Cost Index: 28/100
Cost of Living in Kampala
Uganda · Africa
Kampala is the capital and largest city of Uganda, built on and around seven hills near the northern shore of Lake Victoria in East Africa. The city is a vibrant commercial hub with a young, energetic population and a growing tech startup ecosystem.
1,700,000
Population
28
Cost Index
42
Safety Index
35
Quality of Life
Average Monthly Cost: $600 (single person, excluding rent)
Cost Breakdown
Housing
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$300.001-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$150.003-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$600.003-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$320.00Food & Groceries
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$2.50Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$18.00McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$5.00Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.00Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$0.60Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.00Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$1.60Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$4.00Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.80Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.80Transportation
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$18.00One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.30Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$1.00Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.50Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.30Utilities
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$55.00Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$10.00Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$35.00Healthcare
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$10.00Dentist Visit(per visit)
$15.00Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$4.00Entertainment
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$25.00Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$4.00Cappuccino(per cup)
$2.00Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$1.80Clothing
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$35.00Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$18.00Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
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Quick Facts
- Currency
- UGX
- Language
- English/Swahili
- Cost Index
- 28/100
- Safety Index
- 42/100
- Quality of Life
- 35/100
Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.