Cost of Living Comparison Between Bugiri and Kampala Cost of Living Comparison Between Bugiri and Kampala

😐 Solo nomad: Bugiri is 0 than Kampala without rent, and 0 with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bugiri is 0 than Kampala without rent, and 0 with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bugiri
Kampala
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
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$2.71 UGX 9,723
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
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$26.08 UGX 93.5K
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
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$8.4 UGX 30.1K
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Cappuccino
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$2.75 UGX 9,865
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
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$0.47 UGX 1,696
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
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$0.29 UGX 1,030
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
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$1.42 UGX 5,082
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
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$2.75 UGX 9,874
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bugiri
Kampala
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
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$0.71 UGX 2,539
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White Bread (500g)
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$1.26 UGX 4,507
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Rice (white) (1kg)
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$1.4 UGX 5,014
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Eggs
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$1.81 UGX 6,495
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Local Cheese (1kg)
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$4.27 UGX 15.3K
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
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$4.87 UGX 17.5K
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
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$4.23 UGX 15.2K
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Apples (1kg)
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$2.72 UGX 9,756
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Banana (1kg)
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$1.54 UGX 5,534
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Oranges (1kg)
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$1.65 UGX 5,926
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Tomato (1kg)
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$1.54 UGX 5,523
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Potato (1kg)
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$1.57 UGX 5,636
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Onion (1kg)
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$1.84 UGX 6,609
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Lettuce (1 head)
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$1.07 UGX 3,821
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
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$0.58 UGX 2,078
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
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$2.87 UGX 10.3K
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Wine (Bottle)
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$11.33 UGX 40.6K
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
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$1.2 UGX 4,298
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
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$2.12 UGX 7,596
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🚌 Getting Around
Bugiri
Kampala
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
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$0.82 UGX 2,929
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
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$41.91 UGX 150.2K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
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$0.58 UGX 2,087
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
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$0.26 UGX 925
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
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$4.21 UGX 15.1K
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Gasoline (1 liter)
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$1.46 UGX 5,230
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
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$8,938 UGX 32M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
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$8,899 UGX 31.9M
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bugiri
Kampala
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
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$42.02 UGX 150.6K
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
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$14.59 UGX 52.3K
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
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$44.73 UGX 160.3K
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bugiri
Kampala
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
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$47.28 UGX 169.5K
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
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$7.56 UGX 27.1K
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Cinema Ticket
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$6.29 UGX 22.5K
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Bugiri
Kampala
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
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$163 UGX 584.5K
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
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$4,352 UGX 15.6M
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bugiri
Kampala
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
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$16.88 UGX 60.5K
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
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$14.47 UGX 51.9K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
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$39.15 UGX 140.3K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
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$47.22 UGX 169.3K
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bugiri
Kampala
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$406 UGX 1.5M
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$222 UGX 794.4K
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$1,011 UGX 3.6M
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$348 UGX 1.2M
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
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$1,162 UGX 4.2M
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
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$1,016 UGX 3.6M
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Bugiri
Kampala
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
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$200 UGX 715.2K
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
0
20.8
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Last update for Bugiri: October 28, 2025

Last update for Kampala: October 29, 2025

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