Cheapest priced cityKampala$512 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityKampala$512 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$183across 1 priced cities
Kampala vs the worldCheaper than 462 of the 535 priced cities we trackessentials, single person, USD
Tourist stay signalNo visa-free tourism: a single-entry e-visa (US$50) for almost every nationality, or the 3-country East Africa Tourist Visa.as of 2026-08
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| Kampala | $512 | 85.9 district | $183 | $517 | $87 | $80 | $115 | $47 | $192 |
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Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
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