Cost of living
Lakes (South Sudan) compared to Western Equatoria
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Overview comparison
Lakes (South Sudan)Western Equatoria
Consumer prices in Western Equatoria are roughly 24% higher than in Lakes (South Sudan).
Cost of living
| Item | Lakes (South Sudan) | Western Equatoria |
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| Total with rent one person | 869 | 671 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,730 | 1,729 |
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| Without rent one person | 403 | 417 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,030 | 1,071 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 424.68 | 364.18 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 672.37 | 873.84 |
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| Food person | 228 | 297 |
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| Food family | 697 | 658 |
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| Transport person | 31.93 | 56.77 |
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| Transport family | 67.05 | 130.47 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.04 years | 72.85 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lakes (South Sudan) | Western Equatoria |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.86 | 7.77 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 26.32 | 30.97 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.88 | 3.96 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.87 | 1.92 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.17 | 3.69 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.74 | 1.68 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lakes (South Sudan) | Western Equatoria |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 396.19 | 489.96 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 316.33 | 200.1 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 540.29 | 815.62 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 515.05 | 436.92 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.66 | 143.85 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 91.92 | 177.51 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 16.45 | 23.51 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lakes (South Sudan) | Western Equatoria |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.77 | 10.72 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,102 | 6,354 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 591 | 572 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.19 | 0.66 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 16.23% | 63.09% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.44 | 5.22 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.91 | 1.53 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lakes (South Sudan) | Western Equatoria |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.12 | 1.04 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.18 | 1.63 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.11 | 2.92 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.81 | 3.34 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.98 | 4.81 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.34 | 4.41 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.53 | 1.38 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 | 0.77 |
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Other
| Item | Lakes (South Sudan) | Western Equatoria |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 89.93 | 17.55 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.56 | 14.67 |
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| Doctors visit | 34.51 | 27.17 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.7 | 3.8 |
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| Brand Jeans | 24.61 | 25.37 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 81.24 | 60.8 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 301.79 | 78.66 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,770 | 2,960 |
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