Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Qingdao vs ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Kampala

Kampala is 0.6% cheaper

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Category ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Qingdao ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Kampala Difference
Cost of Living 17.6 17.5 -0.6%
Rent 7.9 9.5 +20.3%
Groceries 36.9 26.3 -28.7%
Restaurants 20.4 24.3 +19.1%
Purchasing Power 120.8 19.4 -83.9%
Data from March โ€“ 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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