Cost of living
Eastern (Uganda) compared to Northern Region (Uganda)
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Overview comparison
Eastern (Uganda)Northern Region (Uganda)
Consumer prices in Eastern (Uganda) are roughly 4% higher than in Northern Region (Uganda).
Cost of living
| Item | Eastern (Uganda) | Northern Region (Uganda) |
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| Total with rent one person | 708 | 975 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,167 | 1,852 |
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| Without rent one person | 474 | 494 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,437 | 1,432 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 304.21 | 346.42 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 418.23 | 505.45 |
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| Food person | 391 | 284 |
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| Food family | 765 | 687 |
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| Transport person | 37.21 | 50.79 |
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| Transport family | 94.14 | 120.82 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.58 years | 65.15 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Eastern (Uganda) | Northern Region (Uganda) |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.4 | 8.62 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 41.27 | 42.08 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.23 | 8.17 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.76 | 3.09 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.21 | 2.76 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.1 | 1.54 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Eastern (Uganda) | Northern Region (Uganda) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 279.91 | 383.73 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 229.61 | 297.96 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 602.59 | 683.16 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 294.14 | 337.9 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 53.96 | 57.56 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 59.85 | 81.57 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 29.61 | 17.17 |
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Transportation
| Item | Eastern (Uganda) | Northern Region (Uganda) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.15 | 5.07 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,093 | 1,674 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,874 | 1,180 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.89 | 0.92 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 45.73% | 22.82% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.89 | 14.2 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.58 | 1.3 |
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Groceries
| Item | Eastern (Uganda) | Northern Region (Uganda) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 | 0.99 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.14 | 1.29 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.89 | 2.62 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.79 | 7.48 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.44 | 5.06 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.47 | 14 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2 | 1.94 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 | 0.61 |
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Other
| Item | Eastern (Uganda) | Northern Region (Uganda) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.9 | 30.45 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.83 | 4.6 |
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| Doctors visit | 42.06 | 44.63 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.76 | 9.24 |
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| Brand Jeans | 40.71 | 45.14 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 68.31 | 73.08 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 331.49 | 434.61 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,927 | 3,123 |
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