Is Kampala more expensive than Kigali?

Kampala is 0.4% more expensive than Kigali overall. Rent is 28.8% lower, groceries 12.1% more expensive, and restaurants 10.4% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Kigali or Kampala?

Kigali has a purchasing power index of 28.2 while Kampala has 20.2 (NYC = 100). Kigali offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇷🇼 Kigali vs 🇺🇬 Kampala

2026

Kampala is 0.4% more expensive

Category	🇷🇼 Kigali	🇺🇬 Kampala	Difference
Cost of Living	26.5	26.6	+0.4%
Rent	15.3	10.9	-28.8%
Groceries	24.8	27.8	+12.1%
Restaurants	22.2	24.5	+10.4%
Purchasing Power	28.2	20.2	-28.4%

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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