Cost of living
Lakes (South Sudan) compared to Central Equatoria
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Overview comparison
Lakes (South Sudan)Central Equatoria
Consumer prices in Lakes (South Sudan) are roughly 22% higher than in Central Equatoria.
Cost of living
| Item | Lakes (South Sudan) | Central Equatoria |
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| Total with rent one person | 869 | 516 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,730 | 1,343 |
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| Without rent one person | 403 | 268 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,030 | 726 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 424.68 | 220.59 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 672.37 | 437.93 |
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| Food person | 228 | 213 |
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| Food family | 697 | 520 |
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| Transport person | 31.93 | 31.7 |
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| Transport family | 67.05 | 84.14 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.04 years | 90.29 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lakes (South Sudan) | Central Equatoria |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.86 | 2.72 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 26.32 | 20.95 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.88 | 4.97 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.87 | 1.77 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.17 | 1.9 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.74 | 0.58 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lakes (South Sudan) | Central Equatoria |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 396.19 | 177.94 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 316.33 | 163.33 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 540.29 | 393.08 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 515.05 | 327.3 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.66 | 35.22 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 91.92 | 48.37 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 16.45 | 27.42 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lakes (South Sudan) | Central Equatoria |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.77 | 11.8 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,102 | 1,808 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 591 | 996 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.19 | 0.4 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 16.23% | 11.54% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.44 | 6.79 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.91 | 1.09 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lakes (South Sudan) | Central Equatoria |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.12 | 1.24 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.18 | 0.66 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.11 | 1.46 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.81 | 7.35 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.98 | 3.81 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.34 | 6.13 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.53 | 1.42 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 | 0.29 |
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Other
| Item | Lakes (South Sudan) | Central Equatoria |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 89.93 | 25.96 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.56 | 3.87 |
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| Doctors visit | 34.51 | 11.62 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.7 | 3.88 |
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| Brand Jeans | 24.61 | 23.3 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 81.24 | 66.21 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 301.79 | 104.06 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,770 | 2,933 |
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