Cost of living in Kampala, Uganda

Summary of cost of living in Kampala

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 9,314,886 Shilling
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 4,616,879 Shilling
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Kampala
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 22,172 Shilling
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 26,832 Shilling
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 12,619 Shilling
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 3,337 Shilling
12 eggs, large 5,700 Shilling
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 4,416 Shilling
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 15,607 Shilling
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 10,904 Shilling
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 4,513 Shilling
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 3,930 Shilling
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 38,257 Shilling
2 liters of coca-cola 4,726 Shilling
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 2,690 Shilling
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 4,312,660 Shilling
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 1,667,670 Shilling
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 406,213 Shilling
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 3,120,020 Shilling
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 1,559,590 Shilling
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 248,612 Shilling
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 123,490 Shilling
40” flat screen tv 921,701 Shilling
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 616,927 Shilling
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 27,673 Shilling
Hourly rate for cleaning help 88,943 Shilling
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 62,421 Shilling
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 102,803 Shilling
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 185,309 Shilling
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 123,084 Shilling
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 53,098,600 Shilling
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 4,998 Shilling
Monthly ticket public transport 117,502 Shilling
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 23,989 Shilling
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 13,411 Shilling
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 23,622 Shilling
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 61,195 Shilling
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 19,844 Shilling
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 17,091 Shilling
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 23,037 Shilling
4 rolls of toilet paper 7,258 Shilling
Tube of toothpaste 5,080 Shilling
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 29,940 Shilling
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 65,966 Shilling
2 tickets to the movies 44,032 Shilling
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 97,348 Shilling
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 131,839 Shilling
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 22,534 Shilling
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 13,864 Shilling
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 4,556 Shilling
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 2,748,080 Shilling
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 208 Shilling
1 month of gym membership in business district 214,801 Shilling
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 15,335 Shilling
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 98 prices entered by 5 different people.
Latest price update: March 19, 2024

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