Cost of living
Eastern Province (Uganda) compared to Bukoba
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Overview comparison
Eastern Province (Uganda)Bukoba
Consumer prices in Bukoba are roughly 2% higher than in Eastern Province (Uganda).
Cost of living
| Item | Eastern Province (Uganda) | Bukoba |
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| Total with rent one person | 935 | 852 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,780 | 1,809 |
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| Without rent one person | 413 | 500 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,364 | 1,450 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 418.01 | 349.74 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 553.81 | 683.65 |
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| Food person | 310 | 300 |
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| Food family | 765 | 807 |
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| Transport person | 42.44 | 41.15 |
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| Transport family | 134.18 | 124.6 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.71 years | 66.73 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Eastern Province (Uganda) | Bukoba |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.72 | 5.48 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 46.03 | 39.57 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.91 | 3.83 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.47 | 2.43 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.4 | 4.68 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.11 | 1.35 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Eastern Province (Uganda) | Bukoba |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 271.2 | 354.77 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 282.92 | 152.27 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 438.77 | 514.45 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 373.38 | 306.52 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 67.1 | 123.17 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 106.23 | 200.38 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.48 | 28.69 |
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Transportation
| Item | Eastern Province (Uganda) | Bukoba |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.35 | 10.31 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,959 | 5,186 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,697 | 533 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.65 | 0.28 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 37.93% | 25.47% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.27 | 5.44 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.32 | 2.07 |
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Groceries
| Item | Eastern Province (Uganda) | Bukoba |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 | 1.01 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.37 | 2.26 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.09 | 4.04 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.53 | 3.21 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.76 | 4.9 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.83 | 4.96 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.93 | 1.77 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 | 0.56 |
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Other
| Item | Eastern Province (Uganda) | Bukoba |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 31.31 | 8.82 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.68 | 15.51 |
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| Doctors visit | 31.47 | 33.07 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.65 | 2.71 |
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| Brand Jeans | 35.8 | 30.36 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 48.12 | 61.31 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 322.35 | 78.31 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,626 | 3,723 |
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