What does groceries cost in Kampala?

Basic groceries in Kampala cost: milk (1L) ($1), bread (500g) ($1), rice (1kg) ($1), eggs (12 pack) ($2), chicken breast (1kg) ($4), apples (1kg) ($3), bananas (1kg) ($1).

What does dining out cost in Kampala?

Dining out in Kampala: inexpensive meal ($5), mid-range restaurant meal ($34), local beer ($2), coffee ($3).

What does housing cost in Kampala?

Average monthly rent in Kampala: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($586), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($253), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($1132), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($442).

What does transportation cost in Kampala?

Transportation costs in Kampala: public transport ticket ($0.82), monthly transport pass ($36.98), taxi starting fare ($0.55), gasoline per liter ($1.46).

What does utilities cost in Kampala?

Monthly utilities in Kampala: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($52), mobile phone plan ($15), internet ($46).

What does entertainment cost in Kampala?

Entertainment costs in Kampala: gym membership ($51), movie ticket ($9), theater ticket ($25).

What does personal care cost in Kampala?

Personal care items in Kampala: deodorant ($5), shampoo ($6), toothpaste ($1), haircut ($7).

What does clothing cost in Kampala?

Clothing prices in Kampala: dress ($22), sneakers ($45), leather shoes ($43), jeans ($15).

What does healthcare cost in Kampala?

Healthcare costs in Kampala: cold medicine ($4), antibiotics ($6), doctor visit ($17).

What does education cost in Kampala?

Education costs in Kampala: preschool (monthly) ($150), international school (monthly) ($4721).

What does other expenses cost in Kampala?

Costs in Kampala include: averageSalary ($181), tablet ($748), tv ($236), microwave ($154), laundryDetergent ($5).

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Cost of Living in Kampala

Central Region

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Last updated:September 6, 2025

Groceries

Apples 1kg

$2.84

Bananas 1kg

$1.48

Beef 1kg

$4.18

Bread 500g

$1.11

Chicken Breast 1kg

$4.04

Cigarettes (20 pack)

$3.48

Coca-Cola 2L

$1.50

Domestic Beer 500mL

$1.12

Eggs (12)

$1.98

Imported Beer 330mL

$2.17

Lettuce 1kg

$0.98

Local Cheese 1kg

$4.40

Milk 1L

$0.72

Onions 1kg

$1.87

Oranges 1kg

$1.84

Potatoes 1kg

$1.38

Rice 1kg

$1.34

Tomatoes 1kg

$1.31

Water 1.5L

$0.57

Wine Bottle

$14.46

Restaurants & Dining

Beer

$1.60

Cocktail

$4.04

Coffee

$3.25

Inexpensive Meal

$5.40

Mid-Range Meal

$33.95

Soda (Restaurant)

$0.49

Water

$0.31

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)

$586.11

1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)

$253.10

3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)

$1,131.98

3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)

$442.42

Transportation

Car

$13,459.00

Gasoline 1L

$1.46

Monthly Pass

$36.98

One-way Ticket

$0.82

Taxi (per km)

$0.27

Taxi Start

$0.55

Taxi Trip

$7.00

Taxi Waiting (1 hour)

$4.10

Utilities

Basic Utilities (Small Apartment)

$40.00

Basic Utilities 85m²

$51.67

Internet

$46.34

Mobile Minute

$0.07

Phone Plan

$14.96

Entertainment

Cinema

$8.91

Gym

$51.39

Tennis Court

$7.92

Theater

$25.00

Personal Care

Deodorant

$4.60

Haircut

$7.00

Shampoo

$6.00

Toilet Paper

$3.44

Toothpaste

$1.28

Clothing & Shoes

Dress

$22.20

Jeans

$15.35

Leather Shoes

$43.27

Sneakers

$45.44

Healthcare

Antibiotics

$6.00

Cold Medicine

$3.65

Doctor Visit

$17.00

Education

International School

$4,721.33

Preschool

$149.54

Other Expenses

Average Salary

$181.44

Cleaning

$20.00

Laundry Detergent

$4.98

Microwave

$154.00

Tablet

$748.00

$236.00

Total Monthly Cost

$1,508

Overview

Airbnb Rent

$1,076

Median rent based on analysis of 28 apartments in September

Minimum$354

Maximum$2,811

Groceries

$175

Food Outside

$152

Base Cost

$105

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