Kampala travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Kampala

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Kampala for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 35 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 5.1 per person
  • $ 3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 712* (2759890 UGX)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 70 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 4.9 per person
  • $ 5.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 1694* (6563340 UGX)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 126 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 8.5 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 2859* (11081868 UGX)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Kampala compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Kampala in 2024 is 55% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Kampala in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Kampala by expense type

Restaurant budget in Kampala

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Kampala is 65% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.6/person
($ 1.5 to $ 3.8)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 15/person
($ 11 to $ 24)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.7/person
($ 5.1 to $ 9)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.2 for 500ml
($ 0.6 to $ 3)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.9 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 3.8)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.5/cup
($ 1 to $ 5.8)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.4/can
($ 0.2 to $ 1.3)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Kampala

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Kampala is 49% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 52/night
($ 29 to $ 185)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 65/night
($ 20 to $ 402)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 75/night
($ 23 to $ 408)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 176/night
($ 49 to $ 749)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 219/night
($ 99 to $ 350)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 45/month
($ 25 to $ 109)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 121/month
($ 28 to $ 738)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 150/month
($ 37 to $ 780)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 71/month
($ 21 to $ 272)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 166/month
($ 31 to $ 1104)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Kampala

On average, the price of supermarket food in Kampala is 61% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.2/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.3/kg
($ 1 to $ 1.5)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.7/12 eggs
($ 1 to $ 3)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.4/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 6.6)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.8)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 2.6)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Kampala

On average, the price of transport in Kampala is 40% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.4/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.6)

56% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1
($ 0.5 to $ 2.6)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 20/24hrs
($ 18 to $ 22)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Leisure activity budget in Kampala

On average, budget for leisure activities in Kampala is 50% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.4/ticket
($ 3.8 to $ 6.4)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 14/hr
($ 13 to $ 14)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Kampala

On average, shopping budget in Kampala is 66% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.4/pack
($ 1.3 to $ 5.1)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 18
($ 7.7 to $ 26)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 21
($ 7.7 to $ 32)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

London → Kampala
London → Kampala
London → Kampala
$ 598
(fair price: $ 531)
Manchester → Kampala
Manchester → Kampala
Manchester → Kampala
$ 700
(fair price: $ 585)
Dublin → Kampala
Dublin → Kampala
Dublin → Kampala
$ 694
(fair price: $ 587)
New York City → Kampala
New York City → Kampala
New York City → Kampala
$ 965
(fair price: $ 830)
Toronto → Kampala
Toronto → Kampala
Toronto → Kampala
$ 1183
(fair price: $ 1006)
Edinburgh → Kampala
Edinburgh → Kampala
Edinburgh → Kampala
$ 756
(fair price: $ 633)

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About this information on the cost of living in Kampala

The information about the cost of living in Kampala shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Kampala was updated on 23-03-2024.

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