Cost of Living in Busia - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $80 (excluding rent), and $81.6 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $188 (excluding rent), and $184 including rent.

Milk (1 liter)

$0.35 UGX 1,239

White Bread (500g)

$1.43 UGX 5,118

Eggs

$1.69 UGX 6,043

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$4.07 UGX 14.6K

Apples (1kg)

$2.8 UGX 10K

Tomato (1kg)

$0.81 UGX 2,900

Onion (1kg)

$1.7 UGX 6,080

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.27 UGX 962

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$1.29 UGX 4,611

Wine (Bottle)

$5.52 UGX 19.8K

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.1 UGX 3,926

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.35 UGX 4,837

Citycost data is based on AI and user input — minor inaccuracies may occur.

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