Cost of Living in Uganda - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Uganda
Address: UG

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $483 (excluding rent), and $701 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,094 (excluding rent), and $1,439 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$2.86 UGX 10.0K

$1.43 UGX 5,011

$4.28 UGX 15.0K

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$25.49 UGX 89.4K

$16.99 UGX 59.6K

$42.48 UGX 149.1K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$8.71 UGX 30.6K

$6.33 UGX 22.2K

$10.13 UGX 35.5K

Cappuccino

$2.70 UGX 9,484

$1.96 UGX 6,875

$4.19 UGX 14.7K

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

$0.44 UGX 1,549

$0.29 UGX 1,009

$0.85 UGX 2,991

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.28 UGX 982

$0.27 UGX 948

$0.54 UGX 1,896

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.36 UGX 4,785

$0.81 UGX 2,857

$1.64 UGX 5,749

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.86 UGX 10.0K

$2.01 UGX 7,045

$4.29 UGX 15.1K

Milk (1 liter)

$0.71 UGX 2,478

$0.43 UGX 1,508

$1.14 UGX 3,986

White Bread (500g)

$1.24 UGX 4,364

$0.71 UGX 2,504

$1.70 UGX 5,973

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.30 UGX 4,549

$1.09 UGX 3,825

$1.64 UGX 5,755

Eggs

$1.92 UGX 6,723

$1.25 UGX 4,388

$3.51 UGX 12.3K

Local Cheese (1kg)

$4.87 UGX 17.1K

$1.71 UGX 5,988

$8.53 UGX 29.9K

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.13 UGX 18.0K

$2.26 UGX 7,926

$8.46 UGX 29.7K

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$4.27 UGX 15.0K

$3.67 UGX 12.9K

$4.80 UGX 16.8K

Apples (1kg)

$2.68 UGX 9,389

$1.37 UGX 4,798

$4.10 UGX 14.4K

Banana (1kg)

$1.48 UGX 5,194

$0.71 UGX 2,490

$2.82 UGX 9,890

Oranges (1kg)

$1.73 UGX 6,068

$0.84 UGX 2,945

$2.81 UGX 9,865

Tomato (1kg)

$1.46 UGX 5,132

$0.55 UGX 1,916

$2.71 UGX 9,511

Potato (1kg)

$1.49 UGX 5,214

$0.57 UGX 2,014

$2.85 UGX 9,996

Onion (1kg)

$1.75 UGX 6,155

$0.84 UGX 2,936

$2.80 UGX 9,835

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.03 UGX 3,597

$0.41 UGX 1,453

$1.65 UGX 5,776

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.55 UGX 1,926

$0.41 UGX 1,445

$0.81 UGX 2,855

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$2.86 UGX 10.0K

$2.18 UGX 7,651

$5.44 UGX 19.1K

Wine (Bottle)

$10.23 UGX 35.9K

$4.91 UGX 17.2K

$13.64 UGX 47.8K

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.19 UGX 4,161

$0.84 UGX 2,952

$1.41 UGX 4,943

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.06 UGX 7,228

$1.14 UGX 3,992

$4.10 UGX 14.4K

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.84 UGX 2,954

$0.57 UGX 1,993

$1.41 UGX 4,948

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$37.73 UGX 132.4K

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.73 UGX 2,560

$0.29 UGX 1,024

$2.90 UGX 10.2K

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.28 UGX 990

$0.86 UGX 3,008

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$2.86 UGX 10.0K

$1.36 UGX 4,782

$6.82 UGX 23.9K

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.51 UGX 5,307

$1.43 UGX 5,018

$1.61 UGX 5,632

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

$9,011 UGX 31.6M

$8,318 UGX 29.2M

$9,704 UGX 34.1M

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

$8,736 UGX 30.7M

$8,320 UGX 29.2M

$10.4K UGX 36.5M

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

$40.29 UGX 141.4K

$22.38 UGX 78.5K

$67.1 UGX 235.6K

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

$14.14 UGX 49.6K

$8.47 UGX 29.7K

$28.22 UGX 99.0K

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$54.2 UGX 190.3K

$32.90 UGX 115.4K

$137 UGX 481.0K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$39.37 UGX 138.1K

$20.55 UGX 72.1K

$65.7 UGX 230.6K

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$6.56 UGX 23.0K

$2.83 UGX 9,922

$11.32 UGX 39.7K

Cinema Ticket

$6.30 UGX 22.1K

$4.76 UGX 16.7K

$12.60 UGX 44.2K

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

$136 UGX 477.6K

$83.1 UGX 291.6K

$277 UGX 972.2K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$4,043 UGX 14.2M

$1,698 UGX 6.0M

$7,076 UGX 24.8M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$16.59 UGX 58.2K

$8.49 UGX 29.8K

$22.64 UGX 79.5K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$14.14 UGX 49.6K

$8.28 UGX 29.1K

$24.84 UGX 87.1K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$37.71 UGX 132.3K

$19.31 UGX 67.8K

$55.2 UGX 193.7K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$45.58 UGX 159.9K

$20.48 UGX 71.8K

$81.9 UGX 287.3K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$332 UGX 1.2M

$138 UGX 482.9K

$688 UGX 2.4M

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$193 UGX 678.1K

$112 UGX 391.5K

$418 UGX 1.5M

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$930 UGX 3.3M

$413 UGX 1.4M

$2,064 UGX 7.2M

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$304 UGX 1.1M

$220 UGX 771.6K

$687 UGX 2.4M

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,204 UGX 4.2M

$1,109 UGX 3.9M

$1,280 UGX 4.5M

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,024 UGX 3.6M

$1,004 UGX 3.5M

$1,063 UGX 3.7M

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$201 UGX 703.7K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

20.8

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

Last update: January 12, 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	$354	$444	$956	$970	36.12	8.83
3	Busia	-		$87.1	$80.5	$158	$187	11.88	12.82
4	Bweyogerere	-	22	$434	$439	$976	$952	327.1	24.54
5	Entebbe	69958	29	$366	$571	$890	$1,248	75.31	24.54
6	Fort Portal	54275	20	$407	$395	$817	$880	100.65	19.24
7	Gulu	152276		$139	$131	$271	$257	137.42	15.51
8	Iganga	-	22	$376	$431	$839	$964	46.86	6.22
9	Jinja	72931	20	$315	$406	$831	$829	186.79	23.67
10	Kajansi	-	22	$353	$434	$1,019	$970	18.16	24.54
11	Kampala	1516210	38	$486	$736	$1,133	$1,486	135.28	46.34
12	Kamwenge	-						30.26	18.45
13	Kapchorwa	-	22	$417	$434	$1,005	$956	109.13	50.83
14	Kasese	101679		$224	$212	$498	$470	64.61	2.48
15	Kireka	-	27	$451	$539	$904	$925	148.2	38.01
16	Lira	99059	22	$424	$436	$946	$971	32.2	13.71
17	Lugazi	-	22	$441	$445	$1,012	$963	52.16	21.89
18	Masindi	94622	22	$365	$439	$843	$951	138.53	25.04
19	Mbarara	195013	27	$360	$547	$1,061	$1,223	150.59	15.89
20	Mpigi	-	22	$386	$438	$795	$975	269.6	14.5
21	Mukono	161996						213.96	36.41
22	Soroti	-	21	$419	$422	$861	$926	24.82	26.86
23	Tororo	-	22	$410	$439	$861	$953	45.53	9.41

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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.