Cost of living
Gulu compared to Northern Uganda
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Overview comparison
GuluNorthern Uganda
Consumer prices in Gulu are roughly 25% higher than in Northern Uganda.
Cost of living
| Item | Gulu | Northern Uganda |
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| Total with rent one person | 473 | 508 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,346 | 1,115 |
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| Without rent one person | 259 | 232 |
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| Without rent one family | 842 | 765 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 283.26 | 247.75 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 609.07 | 482.96 |
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| Food person | 250 | 167 |
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| Food family | 752 | 556 |
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| Transport person | 30.97 | 31.38 |
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| Transport family | 61.17 | 81.22 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.22 years | 78.88 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gulu | Northern Uganda |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.61 | 2.77 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.1 | 18.43 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.52 | 4.61 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.23 | 1.99 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.46 | 1.63 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.44 | 0.53 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gulu | Northern Uganda |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 178.91 | 266.17 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 116.04 | 129.98 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 630.11 | 459.5 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 385.37 | 252.79 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 33.52 | 32.76 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.62 | 61.32 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 77.33 | 24.35 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gulu | Northern Uganda |
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| Local transport ticket | 23.63 | 13.33 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,156 | 1,238 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 743 | 836 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.98 | 0.29 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 38.17% | 12.55% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.2 | 5.24 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.49 | 1.03 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gulu | Northern Uganda |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 | 1.12 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.32 | 0.54 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.63 | 1.28 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.21 | 7.33 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.99 | 4.47 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.44 | 7.88 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.34 | 1.03 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Gulu | Northern Uganda |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 40.17 | 24.56 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.14 | 3.51 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.4 | 12.58 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.08 | 4.02 |
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| Brand Jeans | 17.01 | 26.26 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 33.41 | 68.21 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 96.6 | 87.17 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,016 | 2,380 |
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