Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Nairobi vs ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Kampala

Kampala is 8.7% cheaper

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Category ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Nairobi ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Kampala Difference
Cost of Living 19.5 17.8 -8.7%
Rent 10.5 9.5 -9.5%
Groceries 35.0 26.3 -24.9%
Restaurants 31.3 24.3 -22.4%
Purchasing Power 40.6 19.4 -52.2%
Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.
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