Cost of living comparison

Kampala, Uganda

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Banjul vs. Kampala Cost of Living Summary

Banjul is 20.6% more expensive than Kampala.

Restaurants: pay 2.3 times more in Banjul
Groceries: pay 3.0% less in Banjul
Transportation: pay 16.5% less in Banjul
Housing: pay 51.9% less in Banjul
Childcare: pay 95.7% less in Banjul
Entertainment and Sports: pay 2.9% less in Banjul
Clothing: pay 2.8 times more in Banjul

The cost of clothing and restaurants in Banjul are more expensive than in Kampala. Expenses including childcare, housing, transportation, groceries, and entertainment and sports are lower in Banjul. Notably, clothing and restaurants are significantly more expensive in Banjul.

Banjul vs. Kampala Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Banjul instead of Kampala, you would:

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pay 2.3 times more for restaurants

	Kampala	Banjul
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$2.72 UGX9,950	$4.96 GMD358.19	+82.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.48 UGX34,734	$6.29 GMD454.14	-33.6%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.45 UGX1,658	$1.66 GMD120.03	+267.5%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.31 UGX1,144	$0.95 GMD68.45	+203.7%
Average			+130.1%

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pay 3.0% less for groceries

	Kampala	Banjul
Bread 1 loaf	$1.23 UGX4,498	$0.65 GMD47.10	-46.8%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$1.81 UGX6,614	$3.15 GMD227.07	+74.3%
Milk (1 gallon)	$2.58 UGX9,435	$5.21 GMD375.65	+102.2%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.87 UGX6,833	$1.99 GMD143.81	+6.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.16 UGX7,927	$1.27 GMD91.55	-41.4%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.24 UGX4,527	$0.95 GMD68.66	-23.0%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.68 UGX2,494	$0.58 GMD41.96	-14.6%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.83 UGX3,050	$0.85 GMD61.03	+1.6%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.70 UGX2,562	$0.63 GMD45.78	-9.3%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.67 UGX2,458	$0.42 GMD30.52	-37.0%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.84 UGX3,085	$0.45 GMD32.81	-46.0%
Average			-3.0%

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pay 16.5% less for transportation

	Kampala	Banjul
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.75 UGX21,060	$4.01 GMD289.49	-30.2%
Monthly public transit pass	$45.35 UGX166,129	$6.55 GMD472.63	-85.6%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$8,827.16 UGX32,338,834	$2,727.27 GMD196,792.36	-69.1%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$2.72 UGX9,950	$5.94 GMD428.91	+118.8%
Average			-16.5%

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pay 51.9% less for housing

	Kampala	Banjul
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$70.62 UGX258,711	$46.62 GMD3,363.97	-34.0%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$364.73 UGX1,336,198	$102.56 GMD7,400.44	-71.9%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$241.73 UGX885,587	$52.91 GMD3,818.11	-78.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$31.44 UGX115,194	$24.06 GMD1,736.40	-23.5%
Average			-51.9%

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pay 95.7% less for childcare

	Kampala	Banjul
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$126.15 UGX462,141	$6.99 GMD504.60	-94.5%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$4,345.68 UGX15,920,657	$139.86 GMD10,091.92	-96.8%
Average			-95.7%

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pay 2.9% less for entertainment and sports

	Kampala	Banjul
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.36 UGX4,975	$3.32 GMD239.54	+144.4%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.73 UGX9,996	$2.08 GMD150.28	-23.7%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.78 UGX10,199	$1.71 GMD123.63	-38.5%
Monthly membership at local gym	$47.08 UGX172,474	$24.48 GMD1,766.09	-48.0%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.79 UGX24,876	$3.50 GMD252.30	-48.5%
Average			-2.9%

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pay 2.8 times more for clothing

	Kampala	Banjul
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$17.11 UGX62,688	$56.00 GMD4,040.80	+227.3%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$13.24 UGX48,508	$44.34 GMD3,199.45	+234.9%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$33.20 UGX121,616	$99.43 GMD7,174.59	+199.5%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$50.10 UGX183,530	$86.99 GMD6,276.95	+73.6%
Average			+183.8%

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