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Prices and Cost of Living in Uganda

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Calculate how much money you will spend on your vacation in Uganda. Sample budget for each type of traveler - food, transportation, sightseeing and accommodation expenses.

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Food

from 6.70 USD to 10.59 USD

Transportation

from 1.64 USD to 2.74 USD

Sightseeing

from 2.79 USD to 3.49 USD

Accommodation

from 25.99 USD to 28.88 USD

Backpacker's budget

Traveling with a backpack

from 37.13 USD to 45.70 USD

Average daily expenses were calculated on the basis of the prices of accommodation, food (restaurants and shops), transport (public transport and taxis) and some tourist attractions. Values may vary depending on the city, tourist season, or during major religious and public events. Update 23 December 2024.

How much do you spend per day on travel and sightseeing?

Traveling and sightseeing in a cheap way (hostels, cheap food), you can fit into a budget from 135624 UGX (37.13 USD) to 166928 UGX (45.7 USD). On the other hand, a slightly higher standard (3-star hotel, meals in restaurants) you should expect to spend from 227270 UGX (62.22 USD) to 307958 UGX (84.31 USD). You should additionally take into account that if you are traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher.

Food Prices - Calculate the Cost of Living

The calculator allows you to quickly and easily calculate how much you will spend on average to buy food at grocery stores in Uganda. Plan your daily, weekly and monthly food expenses.

Select the appropriate number of days to see how much you will spend on food during that period. Values given for one person.

1 day

Cheapest products

Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.

from 4.03 USD to 6.68 USD

Mid-range products

Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.

from 5.06 USD to 8.63 USD

Average values for capital or largest city. Purchase of food products in local stores and supermarkets corresponding to daily meals of 2,200 to 2,400 kcal was taken into account. Update 23 December 2024.

How much do you have to spend on groceries per day in Uganda?

When shopping for groceries in local stores and markets, the average daily cost of food expenses will range from 14720 UGX (4.03 USD) to 24400 UGX (6.68 USD) when buying the cheapest products. However, if you choose slightly more expensive products, you can expect to pay from 18483 UGX (5.06 USD) to 31523 UGX (8.63 USD) per day. These figures are based on daily meals consisting of approximately 2200-2400 kcal and may vary slightly depending on the city.

Budget and shopping basket update: 23 December 2024

Estimated budget and daily food costs are always given per person and are only a suggestion to help you plan your total travel costs.

Budget was calculated on the basis of average prices of accommodation in each category (hotels and hostels), food costs (restaurants and grocery shopping), transport prices and some tourist attractions.

BACKPACKER'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a hostel or cheap hotel,
• travel by public transport,
• dining in cheap local restaurants or buying food in local stores,
• small number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (when traveling alone, prices may be higher, but only if we use a hotel room instead of a dormitory).

TOURIST'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a 3 star hotel (with a small number of available facilities, average prices of 3* and 4* hotels),
• traveling by taxis,
• catering in middle-class restaurants and buying food in grocery stores,
• average number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (they share costs of accommodation and transport).

FOOD EXPENSES
• daily meals containing 2200 to 2400 kcal (applies to both price variants),
• shopping for food in local stores or supermarkets (no meals in restaurants),
• value per person & for the capital or largest city.

Prices in Uganda

Below you will find a list of prices for products and services in Uganda, which will help you determine what expenses you should prepare for when going on vacation in this country.

Grocery Store Prices

Apples (1kg)2.79 USD
Banana (1kg)1.21 USD
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)4.03 USD
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)8.49 USD
Chicken Fillets (1kg)4.78 USD
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)2.33 USD
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)1.07 USD
Eggs (regular) (12)1.58 USD
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)1.77 USD
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre18.00 USD
Lettuce (1 head)0.99 USD
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)1.10 USD
Local Cheese (1kg)4.99 USD
Milk (regular), (1 liter)0.71 USD
Onion (1kg)0.99 USD
Oranges (1kg)1.50 USD
Potato (1kg)0.98 USD
Rice (white), (1kg)1.19 USD
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre13.75 USD
Tomato (1kg)1.12 USD
Water (1.5 liter bottle)0.55 USD

Food and beverage prices in Uganda

Popular food products found on store shelves in Uganda include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 3620 UGX (0.99 USD) for a kilo of onions to 14733 UGX (4.03 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 4347 UGX (1.19 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 4014 UGX (1.1 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 4411 UGX (1.21 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 10189 UGX (2.79 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 2006 UGX (0.55 USD). Dairy prices in Uganda, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 2575 UGX (0.71 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 18239 UGX (4.99 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 17476 UGX (4.78 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 5758 UGX (1.58 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 4088 UGX (1.12 USD) per kilo.

Restaurant Prices

Cappuccino (regular)2.42 USD
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)0.42 USD
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)1.10 USD
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)1.85 USD
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)7.67 USD
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course27.38 USD
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant2.74 USD
Water (0.33 liter bottle)0.30 USD

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Uganda vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 8856 UGX (2.42 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 1540 UGX (0.42 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 28000 UGX (7.67 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 100000 UGX (27.38 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 10000 UGX (2.74 USD).

Public Transportation Prices

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)36.96 USD
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)0.82 USD
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)2.74 USD
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)0.55 USD
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)0.82 USD

How much does transportation cost in Uganda?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 3000 UGX (0.82 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 135000 UGX (36.96 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 3000 UGX (0.82 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 2000 UGX (0.55 USD).

Fuel Prices

Diesel 1L1.38 USD
Gasoline 1L1.41 USD

Fuel prices in Uganda

Average fuel prices in Uganda are 5161 UGX (1.41 USD) per liter of gasoline and 5022 UGX (1.38 USD) per liter of diesel.

Entertainment Prices

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat5.48 USD
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult53.23 USD
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)11.91 USD

Apartment Rental Prices

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre257 USD
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre142 USD
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre812 USD
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre343 USD

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uganda?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Uganda varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 520455 UGX (142 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 939130 UGX (257 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 4719250 UGX (1292 USD) per square meter.

Apartment Buying Prices

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre1 292 USD
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre4 172 USD

Average Salary

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)163 USD

Hotel Prices in Uganda

A comprehensive list of the current prices of accommodations in various cities, ranging from budget-friendly hotels to high-end luxurious stays.

What is the average cost of a hotel room?

Accommodation prices in Uganda vary depending on the city, neighborhood or tourist season. For example, the average price of accommodation in Kampala (December 2024) ranges from 116886 UGX (32 USD) per night in a hostel to about 299009 UGX (82 USD) in a 3-star hotel. The price of a night in a luxury hotel is an expense from 719197 UGX (197 USD) upwards.

Category
Qty
Average price
Cheapest
41
64.67 USD
Baron Guest House
53
81.86 USD
Floral Hotel
27
150 USD
Ubuntu Palace Hotel
3
244 USD
Hotel 256 Kampala
Source: Expedia.com • Update: 15 December 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024)
Sources and updates

• Prices of products and services in Uganda. Prices may vary from town to town.
• Updates: oldest data 09/2022, latest data 10/2024.
• Prices were calculated based on several sources including Expedia.com, Booking.com, local supermarket websites, own sources, submissions from users. We do not guarantee their accuracy, however, we try, to keep them high.
• If you have noticed an error, please report it.

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