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