Is Kampala more expensive than Kharkiv?

Kampala is 0.7% cheaper than Kharkiv overall. Rent is 96.2% higher, groceries 3.0% cheaper, and restaurants 4.8% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Kharkiv or Kampala?

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

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇺🇦 Kharkiv vs 🇺🇬 Kampala

2026

Kampala is 0.7% cheaper

Category	🇺🇦 Kharkiv	🇺🇬 Kampala	Difference
Cost of Living	27.6	27.4	-0.7%
Rent	5.2	10.2	+96.2%
Groceries	30.1	29.2	-3.0%
Restaurants	24.9	23.7	-4.8%
Purchasing Power	60.3	19.0	-68.5%

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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