Cairo vs Kampala: cost of living for digital nomads
Cairo, Egypt and Kampala, Uganda, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Cairo is about 3% cheaper than Kampala for a month of nomad living ($1,000 vs $1,035).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $400 in Kampala against $420 in Cairo.
- Cairo scores higher on safety (6/10 vs 5/10).
- Internet is faster in Kampala: 80 Mbps typical against 60 Mbps.
- Cairo is arid; Kampala is tropical.
Cairo wins 3 of the measured lines; Kampala wins 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Cairo or Kampala?
Cairo is cheaper: about $1,000/month against $1,035/month in Kampala, roughly 3% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Cairo or Kampala?
Cairo scores higher on safety: 6/10 against 5/10 for Kampala.
Which has faster internet, Cairo or Kampala?
Kampala has faster typical internet: 80 Mbps against 60 Mbps in Cairo.
| Line | Cairo | Kampala |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,000 | $1,035 |
| Rent | $420 | $400 |
| Food | $300 | $290 |
| Transport | $35 | $30 |
| Coworking | $90 | $80 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 60 | 80 |
| Climate | arid | tropical |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | inland | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Cairo November 7, 2026, Kampala September 11, 2026.