Is Xi'an more expensive than Kampala?

Xi'an is 0.7% more expensive than Kampala overall. Rent is 21.6% lower, groceries 16.8% more expensive, and restaurants 26.2% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Kampala or Xi'an?

Kampala has a purchasing power index of 19.0 while Xi'an has 112.1 (NYC = 100). Xi'an offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇺🇬 Kampala vs 🇨🇳 Xi'an

2026

Xi'an is 0.7% more expensive

Category	🇺🇬 Kampala	🇨🇳 Xi'an	Difference
Cost of Living	27.4	27.6	+0.7%
Rent	10.2	8.0	-21.6%
Groceries	29.2	34.1	+16.8%
Restaurants	23.7	17.5	-26.2%
Purchasing Power	19.0	112.1	+490.0%

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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