Cost of Living Comparison Between Kampala and Soroti Cost of Living Comparison Between Kampala and Soroti

😐 Solo nomad: Kampala is 17.8% more expensive than Soroti without rent, and 73.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Kampala is 30.7% more expensive than Soroti without rent, and 61% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Kampala
Soroti
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.70 UGX 9,946
$2.72 UGX 10.0K
-0.74%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$26.05 UGX 95.9K
$26.40 UGX 97.2K
-1.33%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.82 UGX 32.5K
$8.82 UGX 32.5K
-
Cappuccino
$2.84 UGX 10.4K
$2.85 UGX 10.5K
-0.35%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.48 UGX 1,752
$0.47 UGX 1,737
2.13%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.29 UGX 1,052
$0.31 UGX 1,157
-6.45%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.36 UGX 4,989
$1.43 UGX 5,249
-4.90%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.75 UGX 10.1K
$2.70 UGX 9,947
1.85%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Kampala
Soroti
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.76 UGX 2,812
$0.76 UGX 2,802
-
White Bread (500g)
$1.21 UGX 4,457
$1.25 UGX 4,595
-3.20%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.35 UGX 4,960
$1.13 UGX 4,154
19.47%
Eggs
$1.82 UGX 6,688
$1.78 UGX 6,540
2.25%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.28 UGX 15.7K
$4.35 UGX 16.0K
-1.61%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.07 UGX 18.7K
$5.02 UGX 18.5K
1.00%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.35 UGX 16.0K
$3.27 UGX 12.0K
33.03%
Apples (1kg)
$2.81 UGX 10.3K
$2.77 UGX 10.2K
1.44%
Banana (1kg)
$1.47 UGX 5,410
$1.49 UGX 5,467
-1.34%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.73 UGX 6,366
$1.65 UGX 6,083
4.85%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.53 UGX 5,642
$0.85 UGX 3,135
80.00%
Potato (1kg)
$1.64 UGX 6,026
$0.55 UGX 2,008
198.18%
Onion (1kg)
$1.87 UGX 6,871
$1.62 UGX 5,977
15.43%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.05 UGX 3,875
$1.01 UGX 3,728
3.96%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.58 UGX 2,147
$0.58 UGX 2,123
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.84 UGX 10.4K
$2.96 UGX 10.9K
-4.05%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.41 UGX 34.7K
$9.37 UGX 34.5K
0.43%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.23 UGX 4,543
$1.19 UGX 4,374
3.36%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.04 UGX 7,496
$2.15 UGX 7,907
-5.12%
🚌 Getting Around
Kampala
Soroti
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.80 UGX 2,933
-
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$41.82 UGX 153.9K
-
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.57 UGX 2,108
$0.54 UGX 1,970
5.56%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.28 UGX 1,033
$0.28 UGX 1,035
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.20 UGX 15.5K
$4.24 UGX 15.6K
-0.94%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.46 UGX 5,363
$1.44 UGX 5,288
1.39%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$8,892 UGX 32.7M
$9,077 UGX 33.4M
-2.04%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$8,649 UGX 31.8M
$8,796 UGX 32.4M
-1.67%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kampala
Soroti
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$42.06 UGX 154.8K
$42.10 UGX 155.0K
-0.10%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.36 UGX 52.9K
$14.45 UGX 53.2K
-0.62%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$43.38 UGX 159.7K
$43.32 UGX 159.5K
0.14%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Kampala
Soroti
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$48.52 UGX 178.6K
-
-
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.25 UGX 26.7K
-
-
Cinema Ticket
$6.14 UGX 22.6K
$6.14 UGX 22.6K
-
🧸 Childcare & Education
Kampala
Soroti
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$160 UGX 587.4K
$162 UGX 597.5K
-1.69%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,307 UGX 15.9M
$4,335 UGX 16.0M
-0.64%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Kampala
Soroti
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$16.89 UGX 62.2K
$16.82 UGX 61.9K
0.42%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$14.09 UGX 51.9K
$14.45 UGX 53.2K
-2.49%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$38.17 UGX 140.5K
$38.35 UGX 141.2K
-0.47%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$46.33 UGX 170.5K
$47.18 UGX 173.7K
-1.80%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Kampala
Soroti
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$394 UGX 1.5M
-
-
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$224 UGX 823.5K
-
-
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$979 UGX 3.6M
-
-
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$338 UGX 1.2M
-
-
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,202 UGX 4.4M
-
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,022 UGX 3.8M
-
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Kampala
Soroti
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$193 UGX 711.6K
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
20.8
20.8
-

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Last update for Kampala: March 3, 2026

Last update for Soroti: March 2, 2026

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