Cost of living
Central (Uganda) compared to Central Region (Uganda)
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Overview comparison
Central (Uganda)Central Region (Uganda)
Consumer prices in Central Region (Uganda) are roughly 47% higher than in Central (Uganda).
Cost of living
| Item | Central (Uganda) | Central Region (Uganda) |
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| Total with rent one person | 534 | 764 |
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| Total with rent family | 999 | 2,028 |
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| Without rent one person | 316 | 442 |
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| Without rent one family | 870 | 1,340 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 223.96 | 336.91 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 399.21 | 493.22 |
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| Food person | 233 | 306 |
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| Food family | 634 | 769 |
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| Transport person | 21.81 | 42.76 |
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| Transport family | 52.01 | 111.18 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.21 years | 83.99 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central (Uganda) | Central Region (Uganda) |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.9 | 8.08 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 17.08 | 22.92 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.62 | 5.42 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.37 | 2.89 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.61 | 2.45 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.49 | 1.45 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central (Uganda) | Central Region (Uganda) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 211.57 | 406.66 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 123.08 | 319.05 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 494.07 | 480.52 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 248.21 | 447.26 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 32.3 | 51.05 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.88 | 83.98 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 25.2 | 21.37 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central (Uganda) | Central Region (Uganda) |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.91 | 5.18 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,496 | 2,568 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 892 | 1,675 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.37 | 0.7 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.64% | 35.34% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.33 | 15.05 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.31 | 1.28 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central (Uganda) | Central Region (Uganda) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 | 0.87 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.68 | 0.91 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.28 | 2.48 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.63 | 8.97 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.59 | 5.51 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.67 | 13.66 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.06 | 1.97 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 | 0.94 |
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Other
| Item | Central (Uganda) | Central Region (Uganda) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 22.22 | 32.49 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.3 | 5.93 |
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| Doctors visit | 10.64 | 64.65 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.35 | 11.71 |
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| Brand Jeans | 28.26 | 42.04 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 55.56 | 71.25 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 86.09 | 323.4 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,765 | 6,802 |
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