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