🇺🇬 Uganda · #496 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Kampala

Very affordable — cheaper than 7.8% of cities worldwide

Ranked #496 of 538 cities · More expensive than 7.8% of cities worldwide

Very affordable
Cost of Living
Very affordable
Rent
Very affordable
Groceries
Very weak
Purchasing Power

Lower index = more affordable

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Kampala

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom UGX 1,230,370/mo ≈ $326 UGX 922,778/mo ≈ $245 25%
3-Bedroom UGX 2,139,938/mo ≈ $567 UGX 1,604,954/mo ≈ $425 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
26.6 Very affordable
Rent
10.9 Very affordable
Groceries
27.8 Very affordable
Restaurants
24.5 Very affordable
Purchasing Power
20.2 Very weak

Living in Kampala: What to Expect

Kampala is very affordable by global standards (ranked #496 of 538 cities), cheaper than 7.8% of cities worldwide.

Groceries are very affordable, while dining out is very affordable. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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