Cost of living
Malakal compared to Western Equatoria
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Overview comparison
MalakalWestern Equatoria
Consumer prices in Western Equatoria are roughly 45% higher than in Malakal.
Cost of living
| Item | Malakal | Western Equatoria |
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| Total with rent one person | 587 | 671 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,215 | 1,729 |
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| Without rent one person | 233 | 417 |
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| Without rent one family | 751 | 1,071 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 251.4 | 364.18 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 459.83 | 873.84 |
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| Food person | 168 | 297 |
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| Food family | 583 | 658 |
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| Transport person | 21.31 | 56.77 |
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| Transport family | 60.56 | 130.47 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.42 years | 72.85 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Malakal | Western Equatoria |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.3 | 7.77 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.42 | 30.97 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.19 | 3.96 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 | 1.92 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.97 | 3.69 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.61 | 1.68 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Malakal | Western Equatoria |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 198.03 | 489.96 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 133.17 | 200.1 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 419.29 | 815.62 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 281.79 | 436.92 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.91 | 143.85 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.16 | 177.51 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.07 | 23.51 |
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Transportation
| Item | Malakal | Western Equatoria |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.38 | 10.72 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,186 | 6,354 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 834 | 572 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.29 | 0.66 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.24% | 63.09% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.81 | 5.22 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.08 | 1.53 |
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Groceries
| Item | Malakal | Western Equatoria |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 | 1.04 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.52 | 1.63 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.53 | 2.92 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.06 | 3.34 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.83 | 4.81 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.71 | 4.41 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.15 | 1.38 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 | 0.77 |
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Other
| Item | Malakal | Western Equatoria |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.94 | 17.55 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.65 | 14.67 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.55 | 27.17 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.05 | 3.8 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.02 | 25.37 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 67.17 | 60.8 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 96.8 | 78.66 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,979 | 2,960 |
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