Cost of living
Central Province (Uganda) compared to Busoga
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Overview comparison
Central Province (Uganda)Busoga
Consumer prices in Busoga are roughly 27% higher than in Central Province (Uganda).
Cost of living
| Item | Central Province (Uganda) | Busoga |
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| Total with rent one person | 397 | 695 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,340 | 1,726 |
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| Without rent one person | 237 | 431 |
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| Without rent one family | 695 | 1,122 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 247.86 | 348.19 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 381.37 | 577.03 |
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| Food person | 193 | 251 |
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| Food family | 566 | 745 |
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| Transport person | 21.51 | 69.76 |
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| Transport family | 49.01 | 139.32 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.35 years | 64.94 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central Province (Uganda) | Busoga |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.67 | 2.57 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.47 | 28.59 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.15 | 7.65 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 | 1.17 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.91 | 2.97 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.5 | 0.39 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central Province (Uganda) | Busoga |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 180.58 | 267.31 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 144.75 | 164.81 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 411.93 | 793.37 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 321.53 | 405.65 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 44.76 | 30.9 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.08 | 42.98 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 22.21 | 62.07 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central Province (Uganda) | Busoga |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.2 | 19.32 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,735 | 1,222 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 809 | 973 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.32 | 0.96 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.51% | 40.14% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.33 | 2.97 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.9 | 1.64 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central Province (Uganda) | Busoga |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 | 0.83 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.56 | 1.22 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.78 | 1.99 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.6 | 4.04 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.91 | 5.17 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.84 | 3.41 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.97 | 1.3 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 | 0.39 |
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Other
| Item | Central Province (Uganda) | Busoga |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 22.17 | 36.18 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.34 | 5.49 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.69 | 18.93 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.31 | 5.53 |
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| Brand Jeans | 21.56 | 15.9 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 65.6 | 29.77 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 92.26 | 99.77 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,341 | 4,276 |
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