A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Kampala vs. Prague for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Kampala or Prague?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Kampala or Prague? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Kampala or Prague?

Kampala

Kampala is the capital of Uganda in the South part of the country near Lake Victoria. It is the largest city in Uganda, with a population of over two million people. This city is very safe and the locals are known to be very kind and approachable.

Prague

Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Camping Tours in Uganda, The Best Safaris in Uganda, The Best Budget Tours to Czech Republic, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic.


Which place is cheaper, Prague or Kampala?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Kampala is $69, while the average daily cost in Prague is $111. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Kampala and Prague in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Kampala $59
    Prague $68
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Kampala $118
    Prague $136
Compare Hotels in Kampala and Prague

Looking for a hotel in Kampala or Prague? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Kampala


Hotels in Prague


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Kampala Hotel Prices and Prague Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Kampala $2.48
    Prague $8.26
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Kampala

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Kampala are as follows:


  • Taxi around town
    $3.98

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kampala

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kampala:

  • Entebbe Airport taxi. For a safe, affordable and reliable 24/7 airport transfer.: $45
  • Entebbe Airport Transfers: $80
  • Private Transfer from Entebbe Airport (EBB) Uganda to Kampala: $128
  • Full-Day Kampala Trip with Lunch and Hotel Transfers: $200
  • From 3-Day Murchison Falls Safari with Transfer: $2,200

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:

  • Prague to Berlin Private Transfer with Optional Sightseeing: $233
  • Private Prague Airport Arrival Transfer: $60
  • Airport Prague Private Transfers for up to 6 People: $98
  • Airport Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Business Car: $51
  • Airport Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Luxury Van: $55
  • Arrival Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Business Car: $51
  • Arrival Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Luxury Van: $55
  • Best Shooting Range Prague Old Town with Private Transfers: $242
  • From Prague Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Prague: $43
  • Hradčany Prague Castle Guided Tour, Tickets, Transfers: $136
  • Luxury Private Transfer from Hotel to Prague Airport: $43
  • Luxury transfer from Prague to Česky Krumlov: $296

Is it cheaper to fly into Kampala or Prague?

Prices for flights to both Prague and Kampala change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Kampala $8.36
    Prague $26
Typical Food Prices in Kampala

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Kampala:


  • Lunch for 2
    $1.59

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kampala

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kampala.

  • Like a local cooking Tours: $26
  • Three-Hour Food Tour: $41
  • Private Cooking Class with a Local Host: $47
  • Momma Ida's Ugandan Cuisine Cooking Tour: $75
  • Kampala City Walking Food Tour: $77
  • Night-time Boda Boda Street Food Tour: $91
  • Amazing Race - Food Tour: $103
  • Half-day Kampala City Tour and Traditional Dance Show with Dinner (7-Hours): $147
  • Kampala food tour: $205

Typical Food Prices in Prague

Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:


  • Fruit
    $4.30
  • Lunch for One
    $13
  • Bananas
    $0.61
  • Cookies
    $0.34

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.

  • Anti Tour Prague - Self Guided Beer and Food Tour: $21
  • Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
  • Prague by Night: 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $47
  • Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $47
  • Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $52
  • Prague Street Food Tour: $53
  • Vltava River Evening Dinner Cruise: $54
  • Folkloric Dinner Show with Unlimited Drinks: $57
  • 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Transfers: $58
  • Folklore dinner: $58
  • Vltava River Cruise with Dinner: $58
  • Medieval Dinner with Unlimited Drinks: $59

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Kampala -
    Prague $16

Tours and Activities in Kampala

Here are a few actual costs in Kampala for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Uganda Community Tour: $15
  • African Fabric Market Tour : $18
  • 3-Hour Walking Tour with Optional Gaddafi Mosque: $24
  • Kampala:Guided walking tour: $25
  • Entebbe Walking Tour (3 Hours) with Zoo and Botanical Gardens Options: $25
  • Tombs, King’s palace and Gaddafi mosque walk tours: $26
  • Steve Kampala Walking tours: $27
  • Safe Motorbike Tour in Kampala (Boda Boda Tour): $30
  • Kampala Guided walking Tour: $30
  • Free Female Guided Walking Tours Kampala (3 Hours): $30
  • Inside Kampala walking tour (Female guided): $32
  • Running City Tour of Kampala at Dawn (7 KMs | Sundays): $33

Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:


  • Opera Tickets
    $4.30
  • Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower
    $6.02
  • Image Theatre for Two
    $41

Tours and Activities in Prague

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:

  • Bachelorette / Bachelor Party - City sightseeing Trike Tour: $2.79
  • Royal Prague City sightseeing Electric Trike Tour: $3.01
  • Prague Historical & Viewpoints Retro E-Bike Group Tour: $3.05
  • Sunset View & Adventurous Retro E-Bike Tour: $3.05
  • Adventurous Sightseeing & Historical Live Guided Trike Tour: $3.09
  • Bachelorette/Bachelor Party - City sightseeing E-Bike Tour: $3.09
  • Royal Prague City sightseeing Retro E-Bike Live Guided Tour: $3.14
  • Prague City sightseeing in Night Trike Tour: $3.14
  • Gorgeous Prague Night Retro E-Bike Tour ( Live Guided ): $3.18
  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
  • Walking tour New Town + Operation Anthropoid WWII Tip based: $3.23
  • Prague Historical & Viewpoints Retro E-Bike Group Tour: $3.26

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Kampala -
    Prague $11

Sample the Local Flavors in Kampala

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kampala:

  • Entebbe and club,pub and bar crawl experiences: $35
  • Kampala Pub Crawl | Uganda | 4 hours: $65

Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:


  • A Bottle of Wine
    $6.83

Sample the Local Flavors in Prague

Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Staropramem Brewery Self-Guided Tour with Tasting: $13
  • Clock Tower Bar Crawl with Drinks and Shots: $24
  • Clock Tower Bar Crawl in Prague: $26
  • 1 Hour Exclusive Moravian Wine Tasting in an Art Gallery : $28
  • Pub Crawl in Prague: $32
  • Pub Crawl and International Party: $34
  • Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Entry: $34
  • Pub Crawl with 2-Hour Open Bar at Drunken Monkey: $36
  • Golden Burlesque Show & Live Music w/ Lady & The Devil: $37
  • Golden BURLESQUE: $42
  • Prague beer tour with brewery visit and tasting: $47
  • Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Prague: $49


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kampala and Prague, we can see that Prague is more expensive. And not only is Kampala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kampala is in Africa and Prague is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Kampala would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kampala and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Prague would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Prague than you might in Kampala.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kampala Expensive? and Is Prague Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Kampala or Prague?

Kampala has a larger population, and is about 16% larger than the population of Prague. When comparing the sizes of Kampala and Prague, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.