Cost of Living in Uganda - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Uganda
Address: UG

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $477 (excluding rent), and $728 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,101 (excluding rent), and $1,460 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$2.82 UGX 10.1K

$1.41 UGX 5,047

$4.23 UGX 15.1K

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$24.90 UGX 89.2K

$16.60 UGX 59.5K

$41.50 UGX 148.7K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$8.46 UGX 30.3K

$6.15 UGX 22.0K

$9.84 UGX 35.3K

Cappuccino

$2.73 UGX 9,777

$1.98 UGX 7,088

$4.23 UGX 15.2K

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.41 UGX 1,470

$0.27 UGX 957

$0.79 UGX 2,837

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.28 UGX 999

$0.27 UGX 965

$0.54 UGX 1,930

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.43 UGX 5,130

$0.85 UGX 3,063

$1.72 UGX 6,163

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.85 UGX 10.2K

$2.00 UGX 7,166

$4.28 UGX 15.3K

Milk (1 liter)

$0.71 UGX 2,546

$0.43 UGX 1,549

$1.14 UGX 4,095

White Bread (500g)

$1.21 UGX 4,335

$0.69 UGX 2,487

$1.66 UGX 5,934

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.29 UGX 4,624

$1.09 UGX 3,889

$1.63 UGX 5,850

Eggs

$1.95 UGX 6,997

$1.27 UGX 4,566

$3.58 UGX 12.8K

Local Cheese (1kg)

$4.78 UGX 17.1K

$1.67 UGX 5,999

$8.37 UGX 30.0K

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.18 UGX 18.5K

$2.28 UGX 8,174

$8.54 UGX 30.6K

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$4.20 UGX 15.0K

$3.61 UGX 12.9K

$4.72 UGX 16.9K

Apples (1kg)

$2.75 UGX 9,849

$1.40 UGX 5,033

$4.21 UGX 15.1K

Banana (1kg)

$1.47 UGX 5,274

$0.71 UGX 2,529

$2.80 UGX 10.0K

Oranges (1kg)

$1.70 UGX 6,086

$0.82 UGX 2,954

$2.76 UGX 9,894

Tomato (1kg)

$1.48 UGX 5,305

$0.55 UGX 1,980

$2.74 UGX 9,831

Potato (1kg)

$1.42 UGX 5,094

$0.55 UGX 1,967

$2.73 UGX 9,767

Onion (1kg)

$1.77 UGX 6,338

$0.84 UGX 3,024

$2.83 UGX 10.1K

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.06 UGX 3,786

$0.43 UGX 1,529

$1.70 UGX 6,080

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.57 UGX 2,054

$0.43 UGX 1,540

$0.85 UGX 3,044

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$2.87 UGX 10.3K

$2.19 UGX 7,851

$5.46 UGX 19.6K

Wine (Bottle)

$9.88 UGX 35.4K

$4.23 UGX 15.2K

$14.11 UGX 50.6K

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.15 UGX 4,109

$0.81 UGX 2,915

$1.36 UGX 4,882

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.04 UGX 7,317

$1.13 UGX 4,041

$4.06 UGX 14.6K

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.86 UGX 3,097

$0.58 UGX 2,089

$1.45 UGX 5,186

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$38.23 UGX 137.0K

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.72 UGX 2,567

$0.29 UGX 1,027

$2.85 UGX 10.2K

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.26 UGX 920

$0.78 UGX 2,794

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$2.90 UGX 10.4K

$1.38 UGX 4,954

$6.92 UGX 24.8K

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.43 UGX 5,140

$1.36 UGX 4,860

$1.52 UGX 5,455

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$8,946 UGX 32.1M

$8,258 UGX 29.6M

$9,634 UGX 34.5M

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$8,833 UGX 31.6M

$8,412 UGX 30.1M

$10.5K UGX 37.7M

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$39.85 UGX 142.8K

$22.14 UGX 79.3K

$66.4 UGX 237.9K

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$13.99 UGX 50.1K

$8.38 UGX 30.0K

$27.92 UGX 100.1K

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$55.2 UGX 197.6K

$33.47 UGX 119.9K

$139 UGX 499.7K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$40.23 UGX 144.2K

$21.00 UGX 75.2K

$67.2 UGX 240.7K

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$6.36 UGX 22.8K

$2.74 UGX 9,815

$10.97 UGX 39.3K

Cinema Ticket

$6.18 UGX 22.1K

$4.67 UGX 16.7K

$12.36 UGX 44.3K

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$138 UGX 496.0K

$84.5 UGX 302.9K

$282 UGX 1.0M

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$3,997 UGX 14.3M

$1,679 UGX 6.0M

$6,994 UGX 25.1M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$16.55 UGX 59.3K

$8.47 UGX 30.4K

$22.58 UGX 80.9K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$14.31 UGX 51.3K

$8.38 UGX 30.0K

$25.12 UGX 90.0K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$37.80 UGX 135.5K

$19.36 UGX 69.4K

$55.3 UGX 198.2K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$45.74 UGX 163.9K

$20.55 UGX 73.6K

$82.2 UGX 294.4K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$330 UGX 1.2M

$137 UGX 489.7K

$683 UGX 2.4M

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$193 UGX 693.1K

$112 UGX 400.1K

$419 UGX 1.5M

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$928 UGX 3.3M

$412 UGX 1.5M

$2,058 UGX 7.4M

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$313 UGX 1.1M

$227 UGX 812.9K

$709 UGX 2.5M

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,213 UGX 4.3M

$1,109 UGX 4.0M

$1,292 UGX 4.6M

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,025 UGX 3.7M

$1,008 UGX 3.6M

$1,057 UGX 3.8M

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$197 UGX 705.7K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

20.8

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: March 1, 2026

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Bugiri	-						26.47	12.8
2	Busembatya	-	22	$434	$430	$827	$961	36.12	8.83
3	Busia	-		$75.5	$80.1	$191	$183	11.88	12.82
4	Bweyogerere	-	22	$336	$434	$844	$946	327.1	24.54
5	Entebbe	69958	29	$420	$576	$832	$1,251	75.31	24.54
6	Fort Portal	54275	20	$376	$403	$968	$890	100.65	19.24
7	Gulu	152276		$132	$129	$232	$249	137.42	15.51
8	Iganga	-	22	$337	$436	$920	$963	46.86	6.22
9	Jinja	72931	20	$333	$401	$808	$825	186.79	23.67
10	Kajansi	-	22	$362	$429	$999	$957	18.16	24.54
11	Kampala	1516210	37	$484	$747	$1,131	$1,521	135.28	46.34
12	Kamwenge	-						30.26	18.45
13	Kapchorwa	-	22	$338	$440	$870	$967	109.13	50.83
14	Kasese	101679		$211	$215	$408	$467	64.61	2.48
15	Kireka	-	27	$363	$538	$897	$922	148.2	38.01
16	Lira	99059	22	$373	$438	$1,025	$949	32.2	13.71
17	Lugazi	-	22	$346	$429	$841	$946	52.16	21.89
18	Masindi	94622	22	$362	$428	$871	$982	138.53	25.04
19	Mbarara	195013	27	$397	$530	$838	$1,212	150.59	15.89
20	Mpigi	-	22	$352	$437	$1,046	$976	269.6	14.5
21	Mukono	161996						213.96	36.41
22	Soroti	-	21	$410	$431	$865	$945	24.82	26.86
23	Tororo	-	22	$429	$439	$990	$976	45.53	9.41

Uganda Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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Fixed Broadband

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Cost of Living in Uganda - Frequently Asked Questions

Uganda often offers a favorable balance of daily costs, outdoor adventures, and cultural access that suits travelers, expats, and digital nomads. In practice, long stays can feel affordable if you choose the right location and habits. Accommodation ranges from modest guesthouses to apartment options that fit different budgets, while meals from markets and casual eateries keep everyday food costs down. Transportation options – from public transit to ride-hailing – provide flexibility without breaking the bank. Reliable internet in major hubs supports remote work, while movement between cities can reshape your cost picture. In short, the Cost of Living in Uganda can be a strong value for many profiles. Tip: Build a flexible budget around your needs and use local services to stretch value.

Daily life in Uganda hinges on where you stay and how you move. Start your housing search by tapping local agents, online groups, and short-term sublets, then test a neighborhood for safety, water reliability, and access to groceries. When budgeting, consider the Uganda living cost differences across districts, as prices can shift with location and season. Food options range from bustling markets with fresh produce to casual eateries where you can try local staples without overspending. Transport is varied: bodas, taxis, and public buses offer flexibility, while co-working spaces in major towns support remote work. Errands are doable with a little planning. Tip: map a routine that minimizes backtracking to save time and money.

Quality of life hinges on the neighborhood pace, safety, and access to services that match your rhythm. Build a simple budgeting framework: essential expenses (housing, utilities, groceries), discretionary spending (eating out, activities), and a small emergency buffer. Practical saving tips include cooking at home, shopping at markets, and using public transit when feasible. Seasonality can affect travel plans and daily routines, so plan flexible itineraries and indoor options for wetter periods. For neighborhood fit, prioritize proximity to markets, coworking spaces, green spaces, and a supportive community. Tip: set a monthly review to adjust plans as you learn the city.