Cost of Living Comparison Between Kampala and Fort Portal Cost of Living Comparison Between Kampala and Fort Portal

😐 Solo nomad: Kampala is 57.6% more expensive than Fort Portal without rent, and 85.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Kampala is 36.9% more expensive than Fort Portal without rent, and 69.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Kampala
Fort Portal
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.71 UGX 9,723
$2.84 UGX 10.2K
-4.58%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$26.08 UGX 93.5K
$26.61 UGX 95.4K
-1.99%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.4 UGX 30.1K
$8.84 UGX 31.7K
-4.98%
Cappuccino
$2.75 UGX 9,865
$2.84 UGX 10.2K
-3.17%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.47 UGX 1,696
$0.47 UGX 1,669
-
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.29 UGX 1,030
$0.29 UGX 1,034
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.42 UGX 5,082
$1.43 UGX 5,125
-0.70%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.75 UGX 9,874
$2.79 UGX 10K
-1.43%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Kampala
Fort Portal
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.71 UGX 2,539
$0.34 UGX 1,231
108.82%
White Bread (500g)
$1.26 UGX 4,507
$0.87 UGX 3,110
44.83%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.4 UGX 5,014
$1.1 UGX 3,935
27.27%
Eggs
$1.81 UGX 6,495
$1.41 UGX 5,055
28.37%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.27 UGX 15.3K
$4.44 UGX 15.9K
-3.83%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.87 UGX 17.5K
$4.88 UGX 17.5K
-0.20%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.23 UGX 15.2K
$3.54 UGX 12.7K
19.49%
Apples (1kg)
$2.72 UGX 9,756
$2.68 UGX 9,599
1.49%
Banana (1kg)
$1.54 UGX 5,534
$0.85 UGX 3,031
81.18%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.65 UGX 5,926
$1.72 UGX 6,173
-4.07%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.54 UGX 5,523
$1.36 UGX 4,859
13.24%
Potato (1kg)
$1.57 UGX 5,636
$1.58 UGX 5,653
-0.63%
Onion (1kg)
$1.84 UGX 6,609
$0.72 UGX 2,569
155.56%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.07 UGX 3,821
$1.02 UGX 3,648
4.90%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.58 UGX 2,078
$0.58 UGX 2,072
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.87 UGX 10.3K
$2.99 UGX 10.7K
-4.01%
Wine (Bottle)
$11.33 UGX 40.6K
$5.91 UGX 21.2K
91.71%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.2 UGX 4,298
$0.86 UGX 3,090
39.53%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.12 UGX 7,596
$1.13 UGX 4,044
87.61%
🚌 Getting Around
Kampala
Fort Portal
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)
$0.58 UGX 2,087
$0.58 UGX 2,089
-
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.26 UGX 925
$0.28 UGX 1,004
-7.14%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.21 UGX 15.1K
$4.14 UGX 14.8K
1.69%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.46 UGX 5,230
$1.43 UGX 5,141
2.10%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$8,938 UGX 32M
$8,921 UGX 32M
0.20%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$8,899 UGX 31.9M
$8,869 UGX 31.8M
0.34%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kampala
Fort Portal
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$42.02 UGX 150.6K
$42.23 UGX 151.4K
-0.50%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.59 UGX 52.3K
$14.66 UGX 52.5K
-0.48%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$44.73 UGX 160.3K
$44.07 UGX 158K
1.50%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Kampala
Fort Portal
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$47.28 UGX 169.5K
-
-
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.56 UGX 27.1K
-
-
Cinema Ticket
$6.29 UGX 22.5K
$6.28 UGX 22.5K
0.16%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Kampala
Fort Portal
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$163 UGX 584.5K
$159 UGX 570.7K
2.42%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,352 UGX 15.6M
$4,293 UGX 15.4M
1.36%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Kampala
Fort Portal
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$16.88 UGX 60.5K
$16.73 UGX 60K
0.90%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$14.47 UGX 51.9K
$14.05 UGX 50.4K
2.99%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$39.15 UGX 140.3K
$38.87 UGX 139.3K
0.72%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$47.22 UGX 169.3K
$46.77 UGX 167.7K
0.96%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Kampala
Fort Portal
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
Kampala
Fort Portal
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 Kampala: October 29, 2025

Last update for Fort Portal: October 29, 2025

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