Cost of living
Wau compared to Western Equatoria
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Overview comparison
WauWestern Equatoria
Consumer prices in Western Equatoria are roughly 40% higher than in Wau.
Cost of living
| Item | Wau | Western Equatoria |
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| Total with rent one person | 407 | 671 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,134 | 1,729 |
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| Without rent one person | 287 | 417 |
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| Without rent one family | 730 | 1,071 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 235.16 | 364.18 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 479.52 | 873.84 |
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| Food person | 178 | 297 |
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| Food family | 632 | 658 |
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| Transport person | 31.67 | 56.77 |
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| Transport family | 76.93 | 130.47 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.33 years | 72.85 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Wau | Western Equatoria |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.44 | 7.77 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 23.83 | 30.97 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.2 | 3.96 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.53 | 1.92 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.12 | 3.69 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.58 | 1.68 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Wau | Western Equatoria |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 191.12 | 489.96 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 164.2 | 200.1 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 523.35 | 815.62 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 364.69 | 436.92 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 40.51 | 143.85 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 48.6 | 177.51 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.13 | 23.51 |
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Transportation
| Item | Wau | Western Equatoria |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.13 | 10.72 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,405 | 6,354 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 903 | 572 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.38 | 0.66 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.78% | 63.09% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.09 | 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 | Wau | Western Equatoria |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 | 1.04 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.52 | 1.63 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.48 | 2.92 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.03 | 3.34 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.15 | 4.81 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.02 | 4.41 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.06 | 1.38 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.28 | 0.77 |
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Other
| Item | Wau | Western Equatoria |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.3 | 17.55 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.5 | 14.67 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.54 | 27.17 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.59 | 3.8 |
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| Brand Jeans | 25.7 | 25.37 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 51.61 | 60.8 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 92.32 | 78.66 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,496 | 2,960 |
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