Cost of Living Comparison Between Kampala and Lugazi Cost of Living Comparison Between Kampala and Lugazi

😐 Solo nomad: Kampala is 10.9% more expensive than Lugazi without rent, and 68.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Kampala is 32.2% more expensive than Lugazi without rent, and 53.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Kampala
Lugazi
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.71 UGX 9,723
$2.73 UGX 9,781
-0.73%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$26.08 UGX 93.5K
$26.3 UGX 94.3K
-0.84%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.4 UGX 30.1K
$8.71 UGX 31.2K
-3.56%
Cappuccino
$2.75 UGX 9,865
$2.86 UGX 10.3K
-3.85%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.47 UGX 1,696
$0.51 UGX 1,831
-7.84%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.29 UGX 1,030
$0.29 UGX 1,026
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.42 UGX 5,082
$1.4 UGX 5,023
1.43%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.75 UGX 9,874
$2.8 UGX 10.1K
-1.79%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Kampala
Lugazi
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.71 UGX 2,539
$0.75 UGX 2,696
-5.33%
White Bread (500g)
$1.26 UGX 4,507
$1.26 UGX 4,534
-
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.4 UGX 5,014
$1.38 UGX 4,958
1.45%
Eggs
$1.81 UGX 6,495
$1.82 UGX 6,510
-0.55%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.27 UGX 15.3K
$4.41 UGX 15.8K
-3.17%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.87 UGX 17.5K
$5.11 UGX 18.3K
-4.70%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.23 UGX 15.2K
$4.2 UGX 15K
0.71%
Apples (1kg)
$2.72 UGX 9,756
$2.81 UGX 10.1K
-3.20%
Banana (1kg)
$1.54 UGX 5,534
$1.52 UGX 5,451
1.32%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.65 UGX 5,926
$1.71 UGX 6,140
-3.51%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.54 UGX 5,523
$1.52 UGX 5,441
1.32%
Potato (1kg)
$1.57 UGX 5,636
$1.57 UGX 5,628
-
Onion (1kg)
$1.84 UGX 6,609
$1.86 UGX 6,668
-1.08%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.07 UGX 3,821
$1.07 UGX 3,819
-
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.58 UGX 2,078
$0.57 UGX 2,046
1.75%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.87 UGX 10.3K
$2.99 UGX 10.7K
-4.01%
Wine (Bottle)
$11.33 UGX 40.6K
$11.62 UGX 41.6K
-2.50%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.2 UGX 4,298
$1.24 UGX 4,431
-3.23%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.12 UGX 7,596
$2.06 UGX 7,401
2.91%
🚌 Getting Around
Kampala
Lugazi
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 2,072
-
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.26 UGX 925
$0.28 UGX 1,015
-7.14%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.21 UGX 15.1K
$4.27 UGX 15.3K
-1.41%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.46 UGX 5,230
$1.45 UGX 5,182
0.69%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$8,938 UGX 32M
$8,931 UGX 32M
0.08%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$8,899 UGX 31.9M
$8,820 UGX 31.6M
0.90%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kampala
Lugazi
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$42.02 UGX 150.6K
$42.24 UGX 151.4K
-0.52%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.59 UGX 52.3K
$14.31 UGX 51.3K
1.96%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$44.73 UGX 160.3K
$43.17 UGX 154.7K
3.61%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Kampala
Lugazi
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
$6.17 UGX 22.1K
1.94%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Kampala
Lugazi
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$163 UGX 584.5K
$159 UGX 571.2K
2.32%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,352 UGX 15.6M
$4,274 UGX 15.3M
1.82%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Kampala
Lugazi
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$16.88 UGX 60.5K
$16.7 UGX 59.8K
1.08%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$14.47 UGX 51.9K
$14.35 UGX 51.4K
0.84%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$39.15 UGX 140.3K
$39.05 UGX 140K
0.26%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$47.22 UGX 169.3K
$47.91 UGX 171.7K
-1.44%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Kampala
Lugazi
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
Lugazi
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 Lugazi: October 29, 2025

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