Everyday prices
Typical prices in Ugandan shilling (UGX), averaged across the country by Numbeo and read on 10 September 2026. Tick Convert prices above the table to see every amount in your own currency.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Inexpensive restaurant meal | 10,000 UGX |
| Dinner for two, mid-range, three courses | 100,000 UGX |
| Cappuccino | 9,510 UGX |
| Local draught beer, 0.5 l | 4,000 UGX |
| Bottled water, 0.33 l | 1,030 UGX |
| Public transport, one-way ticket | 3,000 UGX |
| Taxi, starting fare | 2,000 UGX |
| Petrol, 1 litre | 5,350 UGX |
| Cigarettes, pack of 20 (Marlboro) | 10,000 UGX |
| Average net monthly salary | 695,000 UGX |
These are country-wide averages, not a price list: tourist districts, airports and islands sit well above them, and small towns below. The salary line is there for proportion - it is what people living here actually earn.
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