Cost of living
Western Bahr el Ghazal compared to Upper Nile Province
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Overview comparison
Western Bahr el GhazalUpper Nile Province
Consumer prices in Western Bahr el Ghazal are roughly 16% higher than in Upper Nile Province.
Cost of living
| Item | Western Bahr el Ghazal | Upper Nile Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,161 | 753 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,112 | 2,167 |
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| Without rent one person | 474 | 405 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,411 | 999 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 618.49 | 430.4 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 909.12 | 652.38 |
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| Food person | 330 | 353 |
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| Food family | 890 | 757 |
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| Transport person | 50.21 | 32.97 |
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| Transport family | 192.27 | 87.23 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.61 years | 70.28 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western Bahr el Ghazal | Upper Nile Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.67 | 6.77 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 30.36 | 32.97 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.06 | 7.71 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.6 | 2.19 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.12 | 3.46 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.68 | 0.52 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western Bahr el Ghazal | Upper Nile Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 900.91 | 725.12 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 426.15 | 221.31 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,523.19 | 1,156.7 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 737.37 | 469.17 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 34.14 | 32.64 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 44.7 | 54.21 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.71 | 54.08 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western Bahr el Ghazal | Upper Nile Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 22.1 | 24.91 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,113 | 1,020 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 891 | 928 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.74 | 0.79 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 16.85% | 21.33% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.01 | 11.63 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.17 | 1.55 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western Bahr el Ghazal | Upper Nile Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.6 | 1.58 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.82 | 1.13 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.03 | 2.48 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.12 | 11.18 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.05 | 7.79 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.11 | 6.42 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.25 | 1.31 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 | 0.5 |
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Other
| Item | Western Bahr el Ghazal | Upper Nile Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 20.73 | 23.41 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.02 | 7.51 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.95 | 12.58 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.06 | 3.84 |
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| Brand Jeans | 25.23 | 25.07 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 65.28 | 64.38 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 50.96 | 58.59 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,212 | 2,175 |
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