Is Kharkiv more expensive than Kampala?

Kharkiv is 0.7% more expensive than Kampala overall. Rent is 49.0% lower, groceries 3.1% more expensive, and restaurants 5.1% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Kampala or Kharkiv?

Kampala has a purchasing power index of 19.0 while Kharkiv has 60.3 (NYC = 100). Kharkiv offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇺🇬 Kampala vs 🇺🇦 Kharkiv

2026

Kharkiv is 0.7% more expensive

Category	🇺🇬 Kampala	🇺🇦 Kharkiv	Difference
Cost of Living	27.4	27.6	+0.7%
Rent	10.2	5.2	-49.0%
Groceries	29.2	30.1	+3.1%
Restaurants	23.7	24.9	+5.1%
Purchasing Power	19.0	60.3	+217.4%

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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