Cost of Living in Kampala, Uganda
Uganda · East Africa
Monthly budget from $403 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$403
/mo
Standard
$840
/mo
Comfort
$1,940
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $220 | $110 | $28 | $45 | $403/mo |
| Standard | $460 | $215 | $60 | $105 | $840/mo |
| Comfort | $1,100 | $420 | $140 | $280 | $1,940/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Pearl of Africa's capital with gorilla trekking access, vibrant nightlife, and very low costs
Internet: 18 Mbps
Safety: 3.3/5
Nomad score: 3.2/5