In Kampala, Uganda, a family of four typically needs around $1744 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $707 monthly.
Kampala is 24% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Kampala is 73% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Kampala is, on average, 88% lower than in New York City.
Kampala is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The primary driver of expenses in Kampala is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact monthly budgets.
Food costs are 20% lower than the European benchmark, making it more affordable for residents.
Public transport is 9% higher than the European benchmark, which may affect daily commuting costs.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 2.75 $ |
| Dinner | 27.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.22 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.28 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.68 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.44 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.19 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.84 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.72 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.77 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.8 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.44 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.86 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.29 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.73 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.82 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 45.5 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.54 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.68 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 17.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.22 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 6.01 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.3 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 27 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 41 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 68.8 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 209 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 426 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 270 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 927 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,164 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 876 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 184 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 22.02% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.56 $ |
| Haircut | 6.36 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 34 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.6 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 124 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,412 $ |