Uganda: as of November 12, 2026, the US State Department's maximum per diem for Kampala is $332 a day, made up of $240 for lodging and $92 for meals and incidental expenses. Anywhere in the country without its own rate falls under “Other”: $114 a day ($62 lodging, $52 meals and incidentals). Rates are set for 8 separate locations.
Per day, in US dollars. Effective Nov 1, 2026.
Actual hotel cost is reimbursed up to this amount per night.
Per diem is a ceiling, not a typical spend. Our own model puts a comfortable day of travel in this country at about $234 per person and a mid-range day at $84. See what Uganda costs right now
| Location | Season | Lodging | Meals & incidentals | Total | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entebbe | All year | $172 | $70 | $242 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Fort Portal | All year | $113 | $61 | $174 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Gulu | All year | $62 | $52 | $114 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Jinja | All year | $120 | $68 | $188 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Kampala | All year | $240 | $92 | $332 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Mbale | All year | $71 | $75 | $146 | Jan 1, 2014 |
| Mbarara | All year | $100 | $54 | $154 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Other (everywhere else) | All year | $62 | $52 | $114 | Nov 1, 2026 |
Source: US Department of State, Office of Allowances, foreign per diem rates, retrieved November 13, 2026. Rates are published in US dollars and revised on the first of each month; where a location has seasons, the row that applies today is shown in full strength. Confirm against the official table before filing an expense claim.