Is Kharkiv more expensive than Kampala?

Kharkiv is 1.4% cheaper than Kampala overall. Rent is 49.5% lower, groceries 0.7% more expensive, and restaurants 5.3% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Kampala or Kharkiv?

Kampala has a purchasing power index of 18.1 while Kharkiv has 57.8 (NYC = 100). Kharkiv offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇺🇬 Kampala vs 🇺🇦 Kharkiv

2026

Kharkiv is 1.4% cheaper

Category	🇺🇬 Kampala	🇺🇦 Kharkiv	Difference
Cost of Living	27.6	27.2	-1.4%
Rent	10.5	5.3	-49.5%
Groceries	29.2	29.4	+0.7%
Restaurants	22.6	23.8	+5.3%
Purchasing Power	18.1	57.8	+219.3%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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