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Cost of Living Comparison Between Gulu and Lira Cost of Living Comparison Between Gulu and Lira

πŸ™‚ Solo nomad: Gulu is 67.1% cheaper than Lira without rent, and 70.1% cheaper with rent.
πŸ™‚ Family of 3: Gulu is 71.4% cheaper than Lira without rent, and 73.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Gulu
Lira
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.43 UGXΒ 5,005
$2.81 UGXΒ 9,871
-49.11%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
-
$26.83 UGXΒ 94.1K
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$12.75 UGXΒ 44.7K
$8.38 UGXΒ 29.4K
52.15%
Cappuccino
$2.75 UGXΒ 9,648
$2.86 UGXΒ 10.0K
-3.85%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.29 UGXΒ 1,025
$0.29 UGXΒ 1,026
-
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.13 UGXΒ 444
$0.29 UGXΒ 1,030
-55.17%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.80 UGXΒ 2,796
$0.85 UGXΒ 2,967
-5.88%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.73 UGXΒ 9,575
$2.70 UGXΒ 9,489
1.11%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Gulu
Lira
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
-
$0.71 UGXΒ 2,479
-
White Bread (500g)
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$1.22 UGXΒ 4,275
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Rice (white) (1kg)
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$1.39 UGXΒ 4,886
-
Eggs
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$1.82 UGXΒ 6,385
-
Local Cheese (1kg)
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$4.43 UGXΒ 15.5K
-
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
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$4.96 UGXΒ 17.4K
-
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
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$4.24 UGXΒ 14.9K
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Apples (1kg)
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$2.68 UGXΒ 9,420
-
Banana (1kg)
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$1.52 UGXΒ 5,343
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Oranges (1kg)
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$1.73 UGXΒ 6,058
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Tomato (1kg)
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$1.59 UGXΒ 5,575
-
Potato (1kg)
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$1.60 UGXΒ 5,613
-
Onion (1kg)
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$1.95 UGXΒ 6,828
-
Lettuce (1 head)
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$1.01 UGXΒ 3,541
-
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
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$0.58 UGXΒ 2,023
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
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$2.84 UGXΒ 9,961
-
Wine (Bottle)
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$11.27 UGXΒ 39.6K
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
-
$1.23 UGXΒ 4,316
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$2.15 UGXΒ 7,548
-
🚌 Getting Around
Gulu
Lira
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.14 UGXΒ 3,989
-
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$33.09 UGXΒ 116.1K
-
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
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$0.54 UGXΒ 1,897
-
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
-
$0.28 UGXΒ 986
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
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$4.28 UGXΒ 15.0K
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.36 UGXΒ 4,766
$1.50 UGXΒ 5,253
-9.33%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
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$9,186 UGXΒ 32.2M
-
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
-
$8,929 UGXΒ 31.3M
-
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Gulu
Lira
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
-
$42.04 UGXΒ 147.5K
-
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
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$14.51 UGXΒ 50.9K
-
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
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$43.10 UGXΒ 151.2K
-
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Gulu
Lira
Difference
Cinema Ticket
-
$6.12 UGXΒ 21.5K
-
🧸 Childcare & Education
Gulu
Lira
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
-
$161 UGXΒ 563.3K
-
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
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$4,257 UGXΒ 14.9M
-
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Gulu
Lira
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
-
$17.18 UGXΒ 60.3K
-
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
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$14.36 UGXΒ 50.4K
-
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
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$37.95 UGXΒ 133.2K
-
Men's Leather Business Shoes
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$47.31 UGXΒ 166.0K
-
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Gulu
Lira
Difference
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
0
20.8
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Last update for Gulu: January 13, 2026

Last update for Lira: January 12, 2026

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