Travel budget and cost of living in Kasese (Uganda) how much does a trip cost?

Kasese travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Kasese

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

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

Cost of living in Kasese compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Kasese in 2025 is 51% 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 Kasese in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Kasese by expense type

Restaurant budget in Kasese

Lunch

$ 2/person
( $ 2)

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90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 7.5/person
($ 7.5 to $ 7.5)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 12/person
($ 12 to $ 12)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 0.8 for 500ml
( $ 0.8)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3.6 for 330ml
($ 3.6 to $ 3.6)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 2.8/cup
( $ 2.8)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.5/can
( $ 0.5)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 0.2/bottle
( $ 0.2)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Kasese

1-star hotel

$ 154/night
($ 39 to $ 699)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 123/night
($ 47 to $ 332)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

3-star hotel

$ 162/night
($ 40 to $ 545)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

4-star hotel

$ 399/night
($ 332 to $ 626)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 346

5-star hotel

$ 227/night
($ 188 to $ 358)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 577

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 154/month
($ 39 to $ 699)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 189/month
($ 132 to $ 413)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 226/month
($ 45 to $ 651)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Cottage or guest house

$ 154/month
($ 38 to $ 708)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254

Family room

$ 351/month
($ 125 to $ 757)

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62% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Kasese

Milk

$ 0.6/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.6)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.2/500g
( $ 1.2)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 1/kg
( $ 1)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3/12 eggs
( $ 3)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 5.6/kg
( $ 5.6)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.8/kg
( $ 2.8)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 0.6/kg
( $ 0.6)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 0.6/kg
( $ 0.6)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.6
( $ 0.6)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Kasese

Bus ticket

$ 0.6/ticket
( $ 0.6)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.5/km
($ 1.5 to $ 1.5)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

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79% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1
($ 0.6 to $ 1.5)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 90/24hrs
($ 89 to $ 91)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 83

Leisure activity budget in Kasese

Cinema

$ 3/ticket
($ 3 to $ 3)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 3/hr
( $ 3)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Kasese

Cigarettes

$ 1.6/pack
($ 1.5 to $ 1.7)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 15
( $ 15)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 19
($ 15 to $ 21)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Kampala

$ 643
(fair price: $ 571)

Manchester → Kampala

$ 753
(fair price: $ 629)

Dublin → Kampala

$ 747
(fair price: $ 631)

New York City → Kampala

$ 1038
(fair price: $ 892)

Toronto → Kampala

$ 1272
(fair price: $ 1082)

Edinburgh → Kampala

$ 813
(fair price: $ 680)