What does groceries cost in Mbarara?

Basic groceries in Mbarara cost: milk (1L) ($1), bread (500g) ($1), rice (1kg) ($1), eggs (12 pack) ($2), chicken breast (1kg) ($5), apples (1kg) ($3), bananas (1kg) ($1).

What does dining out cost in Mbarara?

Dining out in Mbarara: inexpensive meal ($6), mid-range restaurant meal ($33), local beer ($2), coffee ($3).

What does housing cost in Mbarara?

Average monthly rent in Mbarara: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($96), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($82), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($259), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($191).

What does transportation cost in Mbarara?

Transportation costs in Mbarara: public transport ticket ($0.82), taxi starting fare ($0.55), gasoline per liter ($1.45).

What does utilities cost in Mbarara?

Monthly utilities in Mbarara: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($41), mobile phone plan ($15), internet ($57).

What does entertainment cost in Mbarara?

Entertainment costs in Mbarara: gym membership ($20), movie ticket ($7).

What does clothing cost in Mbarara?

Clothing prices in Mbarara: jeans ($17), dress ($16), sneakers ($37), leather shoes ($51).

What does education cost in Mbarara?

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

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Cost of Living in Mbarara

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Last updated:October 15, 2025

Groceries

Apples 1kg

$2.64

Bananas 1kg

$1.48

Beef 1kg

$3.82

Bread 500g

$1.24

Chicken Breast 1kg

$4.77

Cigarettes (20 pack)

$2.87

Domestic Beer 500mL

$1.17

Eggs (12)

$1.79

Imported Beer 330mL

$2.17

Lettuce 1kg

$0.98

Local Cheese 1kg

$4.31

Milk 1L

$0.55

Onions 1kg

$1.87

Oranges 1kg

$1.84

Potatoes 1kg

$1.45

Rice 1kg

$1.34

Tomatoes 1kg

$1.53

Water 1.5L

$0.57

Wine Bottle

$10.93

Restaurants & Dining

Beer

$2.05

Coffee

$2.74

Inexpensive Meal

$5.88

Mid-Range Meal

$32.78

Soda (Restaurant)

$0.49

Water

$0.31

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)

$95.60

1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)

$81.94

3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)

$259.48

3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)

$191.19

Transportation

Gasoline 1L

$1.45

One-way Ticket

$0.82

Taxi (per km)

$0.27

Taxi Start

$0.55

Taxi Waiting (1 hour)

$4.10

Utilities

Basic Utilities 85m²

$41.35

Internet

$56.68

Phone Plan

$14.96

Entertainment

Cinema

$6.83

Gym

$20.49

Clothing & Shoes

Dress

$16.39

Jeans

$16.69

Leather Shoes

$50.53

Sneakers

$36.87

Education

International School

$4,721.33

Preschool

$149.54

Total Monthly Cost

$1,539

Overview

Airbnb Rent

$1,153

Median rent based on analysis of 36 apartments in October

Minimum$279

Maximum$3,701

Groceries

$171

Food Outside

$137

Base Cost

$79

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