MigrantoCost of living in Uganda
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Uganda
Spending runs from UGX 82,000 a month in the poorest fifth to UGX 660,000 in the richest
Per person, whole country
UGX 194,000
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
UGX 82,000richest 20%
UGX 660,000
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Key facts
The cost of living in Uganda in numbers
Typical spending takes 27% of the average wage
A typical person spends UGX 194,000 a month while the average take-home wage is UGX 708,000, so 73% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
Among the cheapest countries in the world
Cheaper than 77% of countries. A basket that costs UGX 3,730,000 at world-middle prices costs UGX 2,870,000 here.
The richest fifth spends 8× the poorest
Spending runs from UGX 82,000 a month in the poorest fifth to UGX 660,000 in the richest, which is #41 of 185 countries by that gap. A single national average hides a lot here.
How living costs in Uganda compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Uganda against other countries
Cheaper than 77% of countries
Where Uganda sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs UGX 3,730,000 at world-middle prices costs UGX 2,870,000 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Cost of living in Uganda
UGX 82,000/mo
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UGX 583,000
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UGX 501,000
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Uganda?
A typical person in Uganda spends about UGX 194,000 a month — around UGX 2,330,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Uganda?
By spending, Uganda ranks #171 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about UGX 194,000 a month, the poorest 20% about UGX 82,000 and the richest 20% about UGX 660,000. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Uganda in US dollars?
The cost of living in Uganda is about $52 a month, or roughly $624 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Uganda?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about UGX 82,000 a month per person, a typical one around UGX 194,000, and a comfortable life around UGX 268,000. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Uganda enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about UGX 194,000 a month, while the average take-home pay in Uganda is about UGX 708,000. For more on incomes, see salaries in Uganda.
Is Uganda an expensive country to live in?
No. Uganda is more expensive than 8% of countries worldwide and ranks 39th of 53 in Africa by cost of living.
What currency is used in Uganda?
Uganda uses the Ugandan Shilling (UGX). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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