Cost of living in Francistown is 14% lower than in Kampala (without rent).
Rent in Francistown is 21% cheaper than in Kampala.
Cost of living including rent in Francistown is 17% lower than in Kampala.
Food in Francistown is 13% cheaper than in Kampala.
Transport in Francistown is 49% cheaper than in Kampala.
| Francistown | Kampala | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Francistown | Kampala | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 6.95 $ | 2.75 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.8 $ | 27.1 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.66 $ | 8.22 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.52 $ | 1.28 $ | 
| Capuccino | 2.21 $ | 2.68 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 0.8 $ | 0.44 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 0.71 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.6 $ | 1.19 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 1.39 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.44 $ | 1.84 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.32 $ | 3.72 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 4.77 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.43 $ | 4.11 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 2.8 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 1.52 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1.85 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.44 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ | 1.86 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 0.39 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.46 $ | 1.29 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.12 $ | 10.8 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 1.17 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 3.48 $ | 2.73 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.61 $ | 0.82 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.7 $ | 45.5 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.74 $ | 1.54 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.9 $ | 2.68 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.1 $ | 17.1 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.14 $ | 4.22 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.38 $ | 6.01 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.82 $ | 1.34 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.29 $ | 1.3 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 94 $ | 26.6 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 144 $ | 40.6 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 13.7 $ | 68.8 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 136 $ | 209 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 328 $ | 426 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 171 $ | 270 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 503 $ | 927 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,298 $ | 1,164 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 948 $ | 876 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,074 $ | 184 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.06 % | 22.02 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.3 $ | 45.2 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.96 $ | 6.56 $ | 
| Haircut | 8.72 $ | 6.36 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 81.9 $ | 34 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40.3 $ | 17.6 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 115 $ | 124 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,813 $ | 4,412 $ |