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

🙂 Solo nomad: Soroti is 15.1% cheaper than Kampala without rent, and 42.3% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Soroti is 23.5% cheaper than Kampala without rent, and 37.9% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Soroti
Kampala
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.72 UGX 9,990
$2.70 UGX 9,915
0.74%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$26.40 UGX 96.9K
$26.05 UGX 95.6K
1.34%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.82 UGX 32.4K
$8.82 UGX 32.4K
-
Cappuccino
$2.85 UGX 10.5K
$2.84 UGX 10.4K
0.35%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.47 UGX 1,732
$0.48 UGX 1,746
-2.08%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.31 UGX 1,153
$0.29 UGX 1,049
6.90%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.43 UGX 5,233
$1.36 UGX 4,973
5.15%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.70 UGX 9,916
$2.75 UGX 10.1K
-1.82%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Soroti
Kampala
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.76 UGX 2,793
$0.76 UGX 2,803
-
White Bread (500g)
$1.25 UGX 4,580
$1.21 UGX 4,443
3.31%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.13 UGX 4,141
$1.35 UGX 4,944
-16.30%
Eggs
$1.78 UGX 6,520
$1.82 UGX 6,667
-2.20%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.35 UGX 16.0K
$4.28 UGX 15.7K
1.64%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.02 UGX 18.4K
$5.07 UGX 18.6K
-0.99%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$3.27 UGX 12.0K
$4.35 UGX 16.0K
-24.83%
Apples (1kg)
$2.77 UGX 10.2K
$2.81 UGX 10.3K
-1.42%
Banana (1kg)
$1.49 UGX 5,450
$1.47 UGX 5,393
1.36%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.65 UGX 6,064
$1.73 UGX 6,346
-4.62%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.85 UGX 3,125
$1.53 UGX 5,624
-44.44%
Potato (1kg)
$0.55 UGX 2,001
$1.64 UGX 6,007
-66.46%
Onion (1kg)
$1.62 UGX 5,958
$1.87 UGX 6,849
-13.37%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.01 UGX 3,716
$1.05 UGX 3,863
-3.81%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.58 UGX 2,116
$0.58 UGX 2,140
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.96 UGX 10.8K
$2.84 UGX 10.4K
4.23%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.37 UGX 34.4K
$9.41 UGX 34.5K
-0.43%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.19 UGX 4,360
$1.23 UGX 4,529
-3.25%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.15 UGX 7,882
$2.04 UGX 7,472
5.39%
🚌 Getting Around
Soroti
Kampala
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
-
$0.80 UGX 2,924
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$41.82 UGX 153.5K
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.54 UGX 1,964
$0.57 UGX 2,101
-5.26%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.28 UGX 1,032
$0.28 UGX 1,030
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.24 UGX 15.6K
$4.20 UGX 15.4K
0.95%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.44 UGX 5,272
$1.46 UGX 5,346
-1.37%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$9,077 UGX 33.3M
$8,892 UGX 32.6M
2.09%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$8,796 UGX 32.3M
$8,649 UGX 31.7M
1.69%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Soroti
Kampala
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$42.10 UGX 154.5K
$42.06 UGX 154.3K
0.10%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.45 UGX 53.0K
$14.36 UGX 52.7K
0.63%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$43.32 UGX 159.0K
$43.38 UGX 159.2K
-0.14%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Soroti
Kampala
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
-
$48.52 UGX 178.0K
-
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
-
$7.25 UGX 26.6K
-
Cinema Ticket
$6.14 UGX 22.5K
$6.14 UGX 22.5K
-
🧸 Childcare & Education
Soroti
Kampala
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$162 UGX 595.6K
$160 UGX 585.5K
1.72%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,335 UGX 15.9M
$4,307 UGX 15.8M
0.65%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Soroti
Kampala
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$16.82 UGX 61.7K
$16.89 UGX 62.0K
-0.41%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$14.45 UGX 53.0K
$14.09 UGX 51.7K
2.56%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$38.35 UGX 140.7K
$38.17 UGX 140.1K
0.47%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$47.18 UGX 173.1K
$46.33 UGX 170.0K
1.83%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Soroti
Kampala
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
-
$394 UGX 1.4M
-
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
-
$224 UGX 820.9K
-
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 3.7M
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Soroti
Kampala
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$193 UGX 709.4K
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
20.8
20.8
-

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Last update for Soroti: March 2, 2026

Last update for Kampala: March 3, 2026

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