Cost of living in Kampala, Uganda

Summary of cost of living in Kampala

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 8,626,880 Shilling
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 4,091,595 Shilling
    • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Kampala
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 22,362 Shilling
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 31,689 Shilling
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 13,179 Shilling
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 3,416 Shilling
12 eggs, large 5,525 Shilling
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 4,598 Shilling
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 15,840 Shilling
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 11,059 Shilling
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 4,558 Shilling
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 3,745 Shilling
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 37,915 Shilling
2 liters of coca-cola 4,616 Shilling
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 3,217 Shilling
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 3,443,210 Shilling
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 1,542,910 Shilling
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 269,799 Shilling
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 3,132,110 Shilling
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 1,260,820 Shilling
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 244,374 Shilling
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 119,219 Shilling
40” flat screen tv 847,924 Shilling
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 681,964 Shilling
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 26,941 Shilling
Hourly rate for cleaning help 76,632 Shilling
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 65,735 Shilling
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 91,369 Shilling
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 181,540 Shilling
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 145,572 Shilling
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 34,086,900 Shilling
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 4,552 Shilling
Monthly ticket public transport 110,065 Shilling
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 28,166 Shilling
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 14,028 Shilling
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 18,697 Shilling
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 62,344 Shilling
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 17,408 Shilling
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 14,540 Shilling
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 22,898 Shilling
4 rolls of toilet paper 7,744 Shilling
Tube of toothpaste 5,595 Shilling
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 30,316 Shilling
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 66,775 Shilling
2 tickets to the movies 40,578 Shilling
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 93,278 Shilling
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 112,087 Shilling
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 15,689 Shilling
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 13,032 Shilling
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 4,801 Shilling
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 3,117,940 Shilling
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 496 Shilling
1 month of gym membership in business district 264,841 Shilling
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 14,877 Shilling
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 91 prices entered by 15 different people.
Latest price update: September 26, 2023

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