Is Kampala more expensive than Xi'an?

Kampala is 0.7% cheaper than Xi'an overall. Rent is 27.5% higher, groceries 14.4% cheaper, and restaurants 35.4% more expensive.

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

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

Xi'an vs Kampala: Kampala is 0.7% cheaper, rent 28% higher (2026)

Category	🇨🇳 Xi'an	🇺🇬 Kampala	Difference
Cost of Living	27.6	27.4	-0.7%
Rent	8.0	10.2	+27.5%
Groceries	34.1	29.2	-14.4%
Restaurants	17.5	23.7	+35.4%
Purchasing Power	112.1	19.0	-83.1%

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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