No “foreigner tax”
Pay what locals pay.
Boda fares, market prices, rent: your Homigo host is your trusted local reference, so you always know what’s fair. Here’s what things cost, published openly.
| Item | Per | Fair range in Kampala |
|---|---|---|
| Boda rideAbout 5 km, agree the fare first | per trip | UGX 5,000 – 8,000 |
| Taxi (matatu) fareWithin town | per trip | UGX 2,000 – 3,000 |
| RolexChapati and egg roll, from a street stand | each | UGX 2,000 – 4,000 |
| Local lunchMatooke, beans, rice or luwombo | per plate | UGX 8,000 – 15,000 |
| Bottled water1.5 litres | each | UGX 1,500 – 2,500 |
| SIM cardRegistration needs your passport or ID | one-off | UGX 2,000 – 5,000 |
| Data bundleAbout 10 GB, valid 30 days | per month | UGX 25,000 – 35,000 |
| Guesthouse roomClean, private, en-suite | per night | UGX 60,000 – 150,000 |
| 1-bedroom rentFurnished, in a safe neighbourhood | per month | UGX 700,000 – 1,500,000 |
| Airport transferEntebbe airport to town, private car | per trip | UGX 80,000 – 120,000 |
| Fuel (boda, full day)Typical city riding | per day | UGX 30,000 – 45,000 |
Indicative ranges gathered by Homigo hosts and updated monthly. Prices vary with season, distance and how well you bargain.
Plan your budget
What will my trip actually cost?
A realistic range for one person, based on local prices and what hosts in this city charge.
- Freelance Companion host
- UGX 350,000 – 1,050,000
- Food, water & local transport
- UGX 206,500 – 497,000
- Guesthouse
- UGX 420,000 – 1,050,000
- SIM card & data
- UGX 27,000 – 40,000
Estimated total for 7 daysUGX 1,003,500 – UGX 2,637,000
Local tips · Uganda
3 tips for your first days
- 1
Greet first, ask second
A warm “How are you?” before asking for directions opens doors.
- 2
Agree the boda fare first
Settle the price before you hop on, not when you arrive.
- 3
Ask what things should cost
A local reference saves you money and stress.
Or simply bring a Homigo host.
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