Buying furniture vs furnished rent in Kampala — cost breakdown

Kampala has thriving second-hand furniture markets. A basic setup — bed, mattress, sofa, fridge — can be staged over weeks if you have time.

Furnished premium

Often UGX 200k–800k+ above unfurnished depending on area and finish.

Basic buy setup

Compare one-time spend to premium × 12 months.

Resale when leaving

Selling furniture eases exit cost — if you have time to sell.

Short stay rule of thumb

Under 6 months furnished usually wins. Over 18 months unfurnished usually wins.

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