Uganda vs Uganda · 313 km apart
Uganda
single / month
Cheaper overallUganda
single / month
| Expense | Mbale | Masaka | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.07 | $3.50 | Mbale |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $12.28 | $13.99 | Mbale |
| Cappuccino | $0.92 | $1.05 | Mbale |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $69.56 | $79.29 | Mbale |
| Monthly public transport pass | $11.25 | $12.83 | Mbale |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $29.67 | $33.81 | Mbale |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $8.59 | $9.79 | Mbale |
| Fitness club membership | $8.59 | $9.79 | Mbale |
| Cinema ticket | $2.25 | $2.57 | Mbale |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $126 | $148 | Mbale |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $87.67 | $103 | Mbale |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $263 | $310 | Mbale |
| Total single-person budget | $292 | $336 | Mbale |
| Average net salary | $186 | $212 |
Mbale is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Mbale runs about $292 versus $336 in Masaka — a difference of roughly 15%.
Salary-adjusted, Mbale 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 Mbale · Full cost of living in Masaka