Cost of Living Comparison Between Entebbe and Busia Cost of Living Comparison Between Entebbe and Busia

😐 Solo nomad: Entebbe is 456.9% more expensive than Busia without rent, and 619.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Entebbe is 336.7% more expensive than Busia without rent, and 584.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Entebbe
Busia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.75 UGX 10.1K
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$26.85 UGX 98.5K
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.80 UGX 32.3K
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Cappuccino
$2.85 UGX 10.4K
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.47 UGX 1,731
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.31 UGX 1,147
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.42 UGX 5,216
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.85 UGX 10.5K
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Entebbe
Busia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.75 UGX 2,748
$0.35 UGX 1,271
114.29%
White Bread (500g)
$1.24 UGX 4,563
$1.41 UGX 5,162
-12.06%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.33 UGX 4,886
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Eggs
$1.75 UGX 6,413
$1.71 UGX 6,278
2.34%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.42 UGX 16.2K
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.03 UGX 18.4K
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.37 UGX 16.1K
$4.11 UGX 15.1K
6.33%
Apples (1kg)
$2.79 UGX 10.2K
$2.75 UGX 10.1K
1.45%
Banana (1kg)
$1.48 UGX 5,420
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Oranges (1kg)
$1.68 UGX 6,159
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Tomato (1kg)
$1.55 UGX 5,682
$0.84 UGX 3,091
84.52%
Potato (1kg)
$1.58 UGX 5,811
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Onion (1kg)
$1.87 UGX 6,861
$1.64 UGX 6,000
14.02%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.06 UGX 3,880
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.53 UGX 1,958
$0.29 UGX 1,073
82.76%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.86 UGX 10.5K
$1.28 UGX 4,690
123.44%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.53 UGX 35.0K
$5.39 UGX 19.8K
76.81%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.24 UGX 4,565
$1.14 UGX 4,167
8.77%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.15 UGX 7,898
$1.36 UGX 5,003
58.09%
🚌 Getting Around
Entebbe
Busia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.54 UGX 1,986
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.58 UGX 2,138
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.28 UGX 1,033
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.19 UGX 15.4K
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.41 UGX 5,181
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$9,175 UGX 33.7M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$8,670 UGX 31.8M
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Entebbe
Busia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$41.93 UGX 153.9K
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.22 UGX 52.2K
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$44.23 UGX 162.3K
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Entebbe
Busia
Difference
Cinema Ticket
$6.43 UGX 23.6K
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Entebbe
Busia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$159 UGX 582.2K
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,258 UGX 15.6M
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Entebbe
Busia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$17.34 UGX 63.6K
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$14.47 UGX 53.1K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$38.27 UGX 140.4K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$46.24 UGX 169.7K
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Entebbe
Busia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$249 UGX 914.3K
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$139 UGX 510.4K
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$421 UGX 1.5M
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$284 UGX 1.0M
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Entebbe
Busia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$138 UGX 506.8K
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
20.8
0
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Last update for Entebbe: March 1, 2026

Last update for Busia: March 2, 2026

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