Cost of living in Uganda – 2015

Hi all,

We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Uganda in 2015, with an updated price listing.

Don't forget to mention in which city of Uganda you are living in.

How much does it cost to live in Uganda?

> accommodation prices

> public transportation fares (tube, bus etc.)

> food prices (your monthly budget)

> health prices (for those who need medical insurance)

> education prices (if you need to pay)

> energy prices (oil, electricity)

> common bills (Internet, television, telephone, mobile phone)

> price for a good menu in a traditional restaurant

> price for a coffee or a drink

> price for cinema tickets

Do not hesitate to add items to this list! ;)

Thank you in advance for your participation.

totally in all 1800 dollars is enough for all in 2month.....for help you can call me xxx...am billy in kampala around ntinda...nice day

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Hello billykapo,

Thank you for sharing this information on the forum. It would be great if you could elaborate a little bit on the different expenses one can have in Uganda. Like for example, how much does it cost for travelling every day, accommodation costs, etc...

Thank you,

Shaazia
Expat.com Team

Cost of public transport is less than 1 dollar per trip.
Is you wants to go within 10 km you hire boda boda...A two wheeler takes you to your destination for less than a dollar.(Usually 100-to 2000 UGX depending on distance and location).
If you wants to go more than that you take 15 seater bus for the same cost for 30-to 40 KM.
Food in good indian restaurant in jinjja costs you about 5000-10000 UGX per person..Depending on your choice and amount of food you eat.
Africa food is far less costly.
Bottle of bear is about 500-1000 UGX. Half dollar or less..
Accommodation is a bit costly good area in jinjja may cost you 100000 to 200000 UGX per normal family Electricity and utility bill upto 50000 UGX is extra.
Mobile phone bill is cheaper you can spend for 10000 UGX per month with one GB data plan and local calls.
Fruits and vegetables are less than 2000 per day for full family.
Poultry you can have 5000UGX per bird.

It is possible for less than that.

3kms boda boda = 2500ugx
rent = 300 to 500$
groceries expns ( bread, egg, milk, water etc... ) = 500,000 ugx per month

> Hello, am billy from Ntinda   accommodation prices;;300,000 to 1million

> public transportation fares (tube, bus etc.)cabs,20,000 bus 1000 from my place ntinda to town

> food prices (your monthly budget)200,000 monthly

> health prices (for those who need medical insurance)

> education prices (if you need to pay)primary, 400;000, secondary 800;000 university private 1millon

> energy prices (oil, electricity)30000

> common bills (Internet, television, telephone, mobile phone)500.000

> price for a good menu in a traditional restaurant150.000shs

> price for a coffee or a drink2000shs

> price for cinema tickets15.000shs