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Mubende vs Mbarara

Uganda vs Uganda · 154 km apart

Mubende

Uganda

USh1,175,520 ($316)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Mbarara

Uganda

USh1,251,606 ($336)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseMubendeMbararaCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$3.30$3.50Mubende
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$13.20$13.99Mubende
Cappuccino$0.99$1.05Mubende
Monthly groceries (single person)$74.80$79.29Mubende
Monthly public transport pass$12.10$12.83Mubende
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$31.90$33.81Mubende
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$9.24$9.79Mubende
Fitness club membership$9.24$9.79Mubende
Cinema ticket$2.42$2.57Mubende
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$138$148Mubende
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$96.00$103Mubende
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$288$310Mubende
Total single-person budget$316$336Mubende
Average net salary$200$212

Verdict

Mubende is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Mubende runs about $316 versus $336 in Mbarara — a difference of roughly 6%.

Salary-adjusted, Mubende 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 Mubende  ·  Full cost of living in Mbarara

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mubende cheaper than Mbarara?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $316 per month in Mubende versus $336 in Mbarara — about 6% less.
How far is Mubende from Mbarara?
The straight-line distance between Mubende and Mbarara is approximately 154 km (96 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Mubende or Mbarara?
The estimated average net salary is $200 in Mubende and $212 in Mbarara. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Mubende versus $0 in Mbarara per month.