Cost of Living Comparison Between Busia and Gulu Cost of Living Comparison Between Busia and Gulu

🙂 Solo nomad: Busia is 42.8% cheaper than Gulu without rent, and 38% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Busia is 18% cheaper than Gulu without rent, and 26.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Busia
Gulu
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
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$1.36 UGX 5,018
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
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$12.65 UGX 46.6K
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Cappuccino
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$2.84 UGX 10.5K
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
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$0.29 UGX 1,077
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
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$0.13 UGX 495
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
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$0.81 UGX 2,989
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
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$2.74 UGX 10.1K
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Busia
Gulu
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.35 UGX 1,275
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White Bread (500g)
$1.41 UGX 5,178
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Eggs
$1.71 UGX 6,298
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.11 UGX 15.1K
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Apples (1kg)
$2.75 UGX 10.1K
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Tomato (1kg)
$0.84 UGX 3,100
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Onion (1kg)
$1.64 UGX 6,019
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.29 UGX 1,076
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.28 UGX 4,705
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Wine (Bottle)
$5.39 UGX 19.9K
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.14 UGX 4,180
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.36 UGX 5,018
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🚌 Getting Around
Busia
Gulu
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
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$1.12 UGX 4,126
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
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$33.81 UGX 124.5K
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Gasoline (1 liter)
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$1.38 UGX 5,094
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CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Busia: March 2, 2026

Last update for Gulu: March 1, 2026

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