Prices in Kampala
What can you buy in stores in Kampala? What are the prices in supermarkets? Prices in shops and supermarkets in Kampala
How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Kampala? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Kampala.
What are the supermarket prices in Kampala?
Are the costs of living in Kampala higher than in United States?
Kampala - How much do you need to spend on entertainment, and how much will you pay in restaurants and bars?
Below you will read the current price and cost statement in Kampala:
food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs
(The last update: today 13 hours ago)
Currency in Uganda Ugandan shilling (UGX). For 10 US dollars you can get 36.5 thousand Ugandan shillings. For 100 US dollars you can get 365 thousand Ugandan shillings. And the other way around: For 100 Ugandan shillings you can get 0.0274 US dollars.
Is it expensive to eat in pizzerias in Kampala? What will I eat in a pizzeria besides pizza? How much do different dishes cost and how much will I eat a large pizza for?: Pizza prices in Kampala
If you prefer fried chicken over pizza or burgers and wonder if you will be able to eat them in Kampala? Check out the KFC price list and compare the menu items available at KFC restaurants in Kampala. KFC prices in Kampala
What can you buy in stores in Kampala? What are the prices in supermarkets? Prices in shops and supermarkets in Kampala
Generally, it is much cheaper in Uganda than in United States. Food is 61% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 63%. In turn, the cost of living in Kampala is lower than the cost in United States by 57%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 7.3%.
Are hotels expensive in Kampala? How much will we pay for a room in Kampala?
The average price of accommodation in Uganda is $55 (UGX 202K). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $26 (UGX 94.5K) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $21 (UGX 78.2K). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Uganda in $29 (UGX 108K). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $52 (UGX 190K) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $86 (UGX 313K) in Uganda If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $102 (UGX 371K)
Is it expensive in stores in Kampala? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Kampala? Below you will find the current price list of food products in Kampala, such as: rice, bread, onion, Cigarettes, or beer (The last update: 4 days ago)
Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Kampala? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Kampala? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Kampala?
If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 2.7 US dollars.
With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 8.2 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 30 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 2.5 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.45 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Kampala, including rice, bread, onion, Cigarettes, or beer
If you're planning a trip to a specific region of the world, might it be cheaper than in Kampala? Check out prices in nearby countries: Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, South Sudan, and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Kampala - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:
fees
$51 ($27 - $66)
75% is less expensive than in United States
internet
$74 ($38 - $137)
4.3% more than in United States
jeans
$17.5 ($8.2 - $27)
67% is less expensive than in United States
average earnings
$209
95% is less expensive than in United States
renting a small apartment in the center
$304 ($192 - $575)
83% is less expensive than in United States
renting a large apartment outside the center
$332 ($192 - $629)
86% is less expensive than in United States
bread
$1.2 ($0.82 - $2.1)
65% is less expensive than in United States
cheese
$2.9 ($1.6 - $8.2)
77% is less expensive than in United States
rice
$1.4 ($1.1 - $1.6)
70% is less expensive than in United States
tomatoes
$1.4 ($0.68 - $2.3)
72% is less expensive than in United States
bananas
$1.5 ($0.82 - $2.7)
11% is less expensive than in United States
wine
$8.8 ($5.5 - $16.4)
by half less than in United States
cheap restaurant
$2.7 ($1.6 - $4.1)
86% is less expensive than in United States
local beer
$1.2 ($0.68 - $3.3)
79% is less expensive than in United States
coffee
$2.7 ($1.1 - $6.3)
by half less than in United States
bottle of water
$0.34 ($0.27 - $0.55)
83% is less expensive than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$8.2 ($5.5 - $9.6)
24% is less expensive than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$0.45 ($0.27 - $1.4)
82% is less expensive than in United States
Food Prices Kampala
- Milk (regular), 1 liter $0.76 (UGX 2.78K)
- A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $1.2 (UGX 4.51K)
- Eggs (regular) (12) $1.8 (UGX 6.75K)
- Local Cheese (1kg) $2.9 (UGX 10.6K)
- Water (1.5 liter bottle) $0.6 (UGX 2.2K)
- A bottle of wine (mid-range) $8.8 (UGX 32K)
- Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $1.2 (UGX 4.33K)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $2.1 (UGX 7.56K)
- Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $2.6 (UGX 9.5K)
- Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $4.7 (UGX 17.3K)
- Apples (1kg) $2.7 (UGX 10K)
- Oranges (1kg) $1.7 (UGX 6.17K)
- Potatoes (1kg) $1.1 (UGX 4.03K)
- Lettuce (1 head) $0.99 (UGX 3.61K)
- Kilo of white rice $1.4 (UGX 4.98K)
- Tomatoes (1kg) $1.4 (UGX 4.94K)
- Bananas (1kg) $1.5 (UGX 5.45K)
- Onions (1kg) $1.5 (UGX 5.31K)
- Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $4.2 (UGX 15.5K)
Prices In Restaurants Kampala
- Meal in a cheap restaurant $2.7 (UGX 10K)
- Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $30 (UGX 110K)
- McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $8.2 (UGX 30K)
- Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $1.2 (UGX 4.5K)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $2.7 (UGX 10K)
- Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.45 (UGX 1.65K)
- Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.34 (UGX 1.25K)
- Cappuccino $2.7 (UGX 9.75K)
Cost Of Living Kampala
- One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.82 (UGX 3K)
- Monthly Pass (Regular Price) $55 (UGX 200K)
- Gasoline (1 liter) $1.6 (UGX 5.82K)
- Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW (or equivalent new car) $10.9K (UGX 40M)
- Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $304 (UGX 1.11M)
- Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $180 (UGX 656K)
- Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $752 (UGX 2.75M)
- Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $332 (UGX 1.21M)
- Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $51 (UGX 188K)
- Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $74 (UGX 271K)
- numb_34 $13.7 (UGX 50K)
- 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $17.5 (UGX 63.9K)
- 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $22 (UGX 79.3K)
- 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $42 (UGX 153K)
- 1 pair of men's leather shoes $54 (UGX 199K)
- Toyota Corolla 1.6l, 97kW Comfort (or equivalent new car) $15.3K (UGX 55.9M)
- Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $192 (UGX 700K)
- Price per square meter for an apartment in the city center $1.27K (UGX 4.63M)
- International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $5.23K (UGX 19.1M)
- Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $9.91K (UGX 36.2M)
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $209 (UGX 764K)
- Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 20%
- Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $1.1 (UGX 4K)
- Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $0.41 (UGX 1.5K)
- Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $2.7 (UGX 10K)
Entertainment Costs Kampala
- Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $58 (UGX 213K)
- Tennis court rental (1 hour during a weekend) $14.6 (UGX 53.4K)
- Cinema, Single Ticket $5.7 (UGX 21K)
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Do you want to learn more about different prices? See the following comparison:
cheese
$2.9 ($1.6 - $8.2)
77% is less expensive than in United States
renting a large apartment outside the center
$332 ($192 - $629)
86% is less expensive than in United States
fees
$51 ($27 - $66)
75% is less expensive than in United States
average earnings
$209
95% is less expensive than in United States
wine
$8.8 ($5.5 - $16.4)
by half less than in United States
local beer
$1.2 ($0.68 - $3.3)
79% is less expensive than in United States