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Cheaper overall| Expense | Kampala | Mbarara | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.29 | $3.50 | Mbarara |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $17.16 | $13.99 | Mbarara |
| Cappuccino | $1.29 | $1.05 | Mbarara |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $97.24 | $79.29 | Mbarara |
| Monthly public transport pass | $15.73 | $12.83 | Mbarara |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $41.47 | $33.81 | Mbarara |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $12.01 | $9.79 | Mbarara |
| Fitness club membership | $12.01 | $9.79 | Mbarara |
| Cinema ticket | $3.15 | $2.57 | Mbarara |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $192 | $148 | Mbarara |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $133 | $103 | Mbarara |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $400 | $310 | Mbarara |
| Total single-person budget | $419 | $336 | Mbarara |
| Average net salary | $260 | $212 |
Mbarara is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Kampala runs about $419 versus $336 in Mbarara — a difference of roughly 20%.
Salary-adjusted, Mbarara leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Kampala · Full cost of living in Mbarara