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

Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Kampala
Bugiri
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.76 UGX 9,693
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$26.52 UGX 93.1K
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.87 UGX 31.1K
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Cappuccino
$2.80 UGX 9,836
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.51 UGX 1,777
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.31 UGX 1,089
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.36 UGX 4,755
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.70 UGX 9,478
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Kampala
Bugiri
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.74 UGX 2,597
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White Bread (500g)
$1.20 UGX 4,202
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.40 UGX 4,905
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Eggs
$1.82 UGX 6,374
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.40 UGX 15.4K
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.14 UGX 18.0K
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.25 UGX 14.9K
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Apples (1kg)
$2.82 UGX 9,903
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Banana (1kg)
$1.47 UGX 5,156
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Oranges (1kg)
$1.65 UGX 5,804
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Tomato (1kg)
$1.54 UGX 5,413
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Potato (1kg)
$1.63 UGX 5,713
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Onion (1kg)
$1.86 UGX 6,524
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Lettuce (1 head)
$1.06 UGX 3,703
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.53 UGX 1,868
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.99 UGX 10.5K
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Wine (Bottle)
$11.04 UGX 38.7K
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.24 UGX 4,356
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.05 UGX 7,187
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🚌 Getting Around
Kampala
Bugiri
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.86 UGX 3,015
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$41.51 UGX 145.6K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.53 UGX 1,868
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.28 UGX 987
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.08 UGX 14.3K
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.50 UGX 5,279
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$8,989 UGX 31.5M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$8,631 UGX 30.3M
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kampala
Bugiri
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$41.83 UGX 146.8K
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.10 UGX 49.5K
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$43.39 UGX 152.3K
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Kampala
Bugiri
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$48.98 UGX 171.8K
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.17 UGX 25.2K
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Cinema Ticket
$6.28 UGX 22.0K
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Kampala
Bugiri
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$161 UGX 564.5K
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,295 UGX 15.1M
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Kampala
Bugiri
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$16.72 UGX 58.7K
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$14.23 UGX 49.9K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$39.36 UGX 138.1K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$46.37 UGX 162.7K
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Kampala
Bugiri
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$395 UGX 1.4M
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$218 UGX 765.7K
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,013 UGX 3.6M
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$343 UGX 1.2M
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,233 UGX 4.3M
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,003 UGX 3.5M
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Kampala
Bugiri
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$203 UGX 710.7K
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
20.8
0
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Last update for Kampala: January 12, 2026

Last update for Bugiri: January 12, 2026

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