Cost of Living Comparison Between Kajansi and Kampala Cost of Living Comparison Between Kajansi and Kampala

🙂 Solo nomad: Kajansi is 22.9% cheaper than Kampala without rent, and 42.3% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Kajansi is 12.6% cheaper than Kampala without rent, and 35.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Kajansi
Kampala
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.7 UGX 9,670
$2.71 UGX 9,723
-0.37%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$26.5 UGX 95K
$26.08 UGX 93.5K
1.61%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.64 UGX 31K
$8.4 UGX 30.1K
2.86%
Cappuccino
$2.78 UGX 9,947
$2.75 UGX 9,865
1.09%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.48 UGX 1,705
$0.47 UGX 1,696
2.13%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.31 UGX 1,118
$0.29 UGX 1,030
6.90%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.38 UGX 4,934
$1.42 UGX 5,082
-2.82%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.73 UGX 9,784
$2.75 UGX 9,874
-0.73%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Kajansi
Kampala
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.69 UGX 2,488
$0.71 UGX 2,539
-2.82%
White Bread (500g)
$1.22 UGX 4,369
$1.26 UGX 4,507
-3.17%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.39 UGX 4,989
$1.4 UGX 5,014
-0.71%
Eggs
$1.84 UGX 6,578
$1.81 UGX 6,495
1.66%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.22 UGX 15.1K
$4.27 UGX 15.3K
-1.17%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.08 UGX 18.2K
$4.87 UGX 17.5K
4.31%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.35 UGX 15.6K
$4.23 UGX 15.2K
2.84%
Apples (1kg)
$2.77 UGX 9,922
$2.72 UGX 9,756
1.84%
Banana (1kg)
$1.51 UGX 5,429
$1.54 UGX 5,534
-1.95%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.66 UGX 5,955
$1.65 UGX 5,926
0.61%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.57 UGX 5,631
$1.54 UGX 5,523
1.95%
Potato (1kg)
$1.59 UGX 5,692
$1.57 UGX 5,636
1.27%
Onion (1kg)
$1.92 UGX 6,891
$1.84 UGX 6,609
4.35%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.01 UGX 3,625
$1.07 UGX 3,821
-5.61%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.59 UGX 2,099
$0.58 UGX 2,078
1.72%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.9 UGX 10.4K
$2.87 UGX 10.3K
1.05%
Wine (Bottle)
$11.54 UGX 41.4K
$11.33 UGX 40.6K
1.85%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.23 UGX 4,396
$1.2 UGX 4,298
2.50%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.08 UGX 7,453
$2.12 UGX 7,596
-1.89%
🚌 Getting Around
Kajansi
Kampala
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
-
$0.82 UGX 2,929
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$41.91 UGX 150.2K
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.54 UGX 1,952
$0.58 UGX 2,087
-6.90%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.26 UGX 930
$0.26 UGX 925
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.26 UGX 15.3K
$4.21 UGX 15.1K
1.19%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.46 UGX 5,219
$1.46 UGX 5,230
-
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$9,125 UGX 32.7M
$8,938 UGX 32M
2.08%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$8,928 UGX 32M
$8,899 UGX 31.9M
0.33%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kajansi
Kampala
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$42.23 UGX 151.4K
$42.02 UGX 150.6K
0.50%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.47 UGX 51.9K
$14.59 UGX 52.3K
-0.82%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$44.74 UGX 160.4K
$44.73 UGX 160.3K
0.02%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Kajansi
Kampala
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
-
$47.28 UGX 169.5K
-
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
-
$7.56 UGX 27.1K
-
Cinema Ticket
$6.12 UGX 21.9K
$6.29 UGX 22.5K
-2.70%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Kajansi
Kampala
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$163 UGX 584.2K
$163 UGX 584.5K
-0.05%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,289 UGX 15.4M
$4,352 UGX 15.6M
-1.44%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Kajansi
Kampala
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$16.77 UGX 60.1K
$16.88 UGX 60.5K
-0.65%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$14.42 UGX 51.7K
$14.47 UGX 51.9K
-0.35%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$38.23 UGX 137K
$39.15 UGX 140.3K
-2.35%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$46.72 UGX 167.5K
$47.22 UGX 169.3K
-1.06%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Kajansi
Kampala
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
-
$406 UGX 1.5M
-
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
-
$222 UGX 794.4K
-
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
-
$1,011 UGX 3.6M
-
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
-
$348 UGX 1.2M
-
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
-
$1,162 UGX 4.2M
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$1,016 UGX 3.6M
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Kajansi
Kampala
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$200 UGX 715.2K
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
20.8
20.8
-

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Last update for Kajansi: October 29, 2025

Last update for Kampala: October 29, 2025

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