Cost of Living in Uganda
Abim
Adjumani
Anaka
Apac
Arua
Bombo
Budadiri
Budaka
Bugembe
Bugiri
Buhesi
Buhimba
Buikwe
Bukomero
Bukuya
Bunamwaya
Bundibugyo
Busembatia
Busesa
Busia
Busolwe
Butaleja
Butemba
Butunduzi
Buwenge
Buyale
Buyende
Bwizibwera
Dokolo
Entebbe
Fort Portal
Gombe
Gulu
Hoima
Ibanda
Iganga
Iryango
Ishaka
Isingiro
Jinja
Kabale
Kagadi
Kajansi
Kakira
Kakiri
Kakumiro
Kaliro
Kalisizo
Kampala
Kamuli
Kamwenge
Kanungu
Kapchorwa
Kasaali
Kasambya
Kasanda
Kasangati
Kasanje
Kasese
Kasozi
Katabi
Katoke
Kayunga
Kazo
Kiboga
Kigumba
Kihihi
Kikube
Kinoni
Kira
Kireka
Kiryandongo Refugee Camp
Kisinga
Kisoro
Kitgum
Kiziba
Koboko
Kotido
Kumi
Kyaka II Refugee Camp
Kyamahungu
Kyangwali Refugee Camp
Kyarusozi
Kyazanga
Kyegegwa
Kyengera
Kyenjojo
Lira
Lugazi
Lukaya
Luwero
Lwakyomba
Lwengo
Lyantonde
Mabare
Magamaga
Malaba
Manafwa
Masaka
Masindi
Mayuge
Mbale
Mbarara
Mityana
Moroto
Moyo
Mpigi
Mpondwe
Mubende
Muhorro
Mukono
Nakaloke
Nakivale Refugee Camp
Namasuba
Namavundu
Namayumba
Namutumba
Nansana
Nebbi
Ngora
Njeru
Ntungamo
Nyachera
Nyahuka
Nyamunuka
Opit
Paidha
Pakwach
Pallisa
Rubanda
Rukungiri
Rutoma
Rwamwanja Refugee Camp
Rwiimi
Sironko
Soroti
Tororo
Wakiso
Wobulenzi
Yumbe
Family of 4 Monthly Cost
UGX 1,538
124.6% of US
Single Person Monthly Cost
UGX 885
115.5% of US
house Housing
Rent
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment City Centre | UGX 1,342.72 | UGX 1,239.65 - 1,501.50 |
| 1BR Apartment Outside Centre | UGX 897.98 | UGX 831.40 - 1,047.00 |
| 3BR Apartment City Centre | UGX 2,498.34 | UGX 2,336.95 - 2,789.22 |
| 3BR Apartment Outside Centre | UGX 1,614.60 | UGX 1,506.04 - 1,829.42 |
Purchase
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price per Square Meter City Centre | UGX 5,349.15 | UGX 4,967.19 - 6,045.78 |
| Price per Square Meter Outside Centre | UGX 3,132.92 | UGX 2,904.03 - 3,475.50 |
food Food
Restaurant
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Cappuccino | UGX 4.30 | UGX 4.08 - 4.57 |
| Fast Food Combo Meal | UGX 8.66 | UGX 8.15 - 9.27 |
| Inexpensive Restaurant Meal | UGX 14.40 | UGX 13.60 - 15.27 |
| Mid-Range Restaurant for Two | UGX 57.83 | UGX 54.37 - 62.64 |
Grocery
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Apples 1kg | UGX 3.84 | UGX 3.64 - 4.12 |
| Bananas 1kg | UGX 1.44 | UGX 1.36 - 1.53 |
| Beef 1kg | UGX 19.14 | UGX 18.19 - 20.86 |
| Bread 500g | UGX 2.40 | UGX 2.26 - 2.55 |
| Chicken 1kg | UGX 9.64 | UGX 9.09 - 10.22 |
| Eggs 12 pieces | UGX 3.36 | UGX 3.16 - 3.57 |
| Milk 1L | UGX 1.06 | UGX 1.00 - 1.13 |
| Rice 1kg | UGX 3.36 | UGX 3.17 - 3.55 |
| Water 1.5L | UGX 1.44 | UGX 1.36 - 1.57 |
bus Transport
Public Transport
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Transit Pass | UGX 57.00 | UGX 53.39 - 62.94 |
| One Way Ticket | UGX 2.37 | UGX 2.22 - 2.55 |
Taxi
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi Per Kilometer | UGX 1.71 | UGX 1.61 - 1.84 |
| Taxi Start | UGX 2.84 | UGX 2.67 - 3.05 |
Car
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline 1L | UGX 1.04 | UGX 0.98 - 1.12 |
bulb Utilities
Basic Utilities
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Utilities 85m² | UGX 177.74 | UGX 168.40 - 186.82 |
globe Internet
Broadband
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Internet 60 Mbps | UGX 54.23 | UGX 51.41 - 57.01 |
Mobile
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Phone Plan | UGX 49.28 | UGX 46.73 - 51.85 |
hospital Healthcare
Medical
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit | UGX 115.26 | UGX 108.77 - 123.54 |
Insurance
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance Monthly | UGX 385.63 | UGX 363.42 - 408.46 |
🎓 Education
Preschool
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Monthly Fee | UGX 1,164.85 | UGX 1,104.34 - 1,241.73 |
School
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| International School Annual Fee | UGX 24,283.59 | UGX 23,028.02 - 25,652.98 |
🎬 Entertainment
Fitness
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Club Monthly | UGX 47.99 | UGX 45.28 - 51.95 |
Cinema
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | UGX 13.49 | UGX 12.74 - 14.52 |
Sports
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis Court 1 Hour | UGX 24.06 | UGX 22.60 - 25.42 |
Recent Data Updates
| City | Category | Item | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abim | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | UGX 1,367.83 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Adjumani | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | UGX 1,367.20 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Anaka | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | UGX 1,286.46 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Apac | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | UGX 1,396.97 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Arua | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | UGX 1,379.32 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Bombo | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | UGX 1,289.68 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Budadiri | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | UGX 1,335.14 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Budaka | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | UGX 1,390.08 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Bugembe | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | UGX 1,380.05 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Bugiri | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | UGX 1,325.74 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Buhesi | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | UGX 1,294.74 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Buhimba | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | UGX 1,379.14 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Buikwe | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | UGX 1,315.20 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Bukomero | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | UGX 1,338.88 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Bukuya | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | UGX 1,372.16 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Bunamwaya | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | UGX 1,387.97 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Bundibugyo | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | UGX 1,292.70 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Busembatia | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | UGX 1,239.65 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Busesa | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | UGX 1,378.09 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Busia | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | UGX 1,306.52 /month | 2026-07-28 |