Cost of living
Eastern (Uganda) compared to Gulu
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Overview comparison
Eastern (Uganda)Gulu
Consumer prices in Eastern (Uganda) are roughly 13% higher than in Gulu.
Cost of living
| Item | Eastern (Uganda) | Gulu |
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| Total with rent one person | 708 | 473 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,167 | 1,346 |
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| Without rent one person | 474 | 259 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,437 | 842 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 304.21 | 283.26 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 418.23 | 609.07 |
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| Food person | 391 | 250 |
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| Food family | 765 | 752 |
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| Transport person | 37.21 | 30.97 |
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| Transport family | 94.14 | 61.17 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.58 years | 78.22 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Eastern (Uganda) | Gulu |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.4 | 2.61 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 41.27 | 19.1 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.23 | 7.52 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.76 | 1.23 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.21 | 2.46 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.1 | 0.44 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Eastern (Uganda) | Gulu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 279.91 | 178.91 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 229.61 | 116.04 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 602.59 | 630.11 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 294.14 | 385.37 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 53.96 | 33.52 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 59.85 | 36.62 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 29.61 | 77.33 |
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Transportation
| Item | Eastern (Uganda) | Gulu |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.15 | 23.63 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,093 | 1,156 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,874 | 743 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.89 | 0.98 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 45.73% | 38.17% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.89 | 2.2 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.58 | 1.49 |
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Groceries
| Item | Eastern (Uganda) | Gulu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 | 0.77 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.14 | 1.32 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.89 | 1.63 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.79 | 3.21 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.44 | 4.99 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.47 | 4.44 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2 | 1.34 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Eastern (Uganda) | Gulu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.9 | 40.17 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.83 | 6.14 |
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| Doctors visit | 42.06 | 17.4 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.76 | 6.08 |
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| Brand Jeans | 40.71 | 17.01 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 68.31 | 33.41 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 331.49 | 96.6 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,927 | 5,016 |
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