Cost of living in Kampala, Uganda

Summary of cost of living in Kampala

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 9,023,189 Shilling
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 4,438,312 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 Feb 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 15,352 Shilling
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 21,162 Shilling
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 12,218 Shilling
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 2,704 Shilling
12 eggs, large 7,933 Shilling
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 3,987 Shilling
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 16,543 Shilling
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 11,164 Shilling
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 4,783 Shilling
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 3,938 Shilling
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 66,283 Shilling
2 liters of coca-cola 5,519 Shilling
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 3,598 Shilling
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 3,929,130 Shilling
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 1,818,080 Shilling
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 226,275 Shilling
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 2,879,490 Shilling
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 1,037,600 Shilling
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 145,254 Shilling
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 134,012 Shilling
40” flat screen tv 867,165 Shilling
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 564,660 Shilling
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 18,312 Shilling
Hourly rate for cleaning help 71,991 Shilling
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 51,557 Shilling
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 103,372 Shilling
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 197,458 Shilling
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 133,780 Shilling
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 49,469,300 Shilling
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 5,361 Shilling
Monthly ticket public transport 123,034 Shilling
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 24,159 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) 60,980 Shilling
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 19,844 Shilling
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 16,897 Shilling
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 23,037 Shilling
4 rolls of toilet paper 5,439 Shilling
Tube of toothpaste 4,693 Shilling
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 26,526 Shilling
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 70,551 Shilling
2 tickets to the movies 41,975 Shilling
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 93,624 Shilling
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 154,313 Shilling
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 14,849 Shilling
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 13,866 Shilling
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 4,239 Shilling
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 2,748,080 Shilling
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 240 Shilling
1 month of gym membership in business district 220,120 Shilling
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 15,060 Shilling
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 199 prices entered by 12 different people.
Latest price update: February 09, 2025

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