Cost of living
Kampala compared to Teso Province
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Overview comparison
KampalaTeso Province
Consumer prices in Kampala are roughly 14% higher than in Teso Province.
Cost of living
| Item | Kampala | Teso Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 676 | 624 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,894 | 1,563 |
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| Without rent one person | 337 | 390 |
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| Without rent one family | 924 | 966 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 356.09 | 247.28 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 711.36 | 702.88 |
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| Food person | 243 | 226 |
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| Food family | 593 | 617 |
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| Transport person | 90.93 | 75.79 |
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| Transport family | 193.47 | 148.25 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.7 years | 66.08 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kampala | Teso Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.73 | 2.91 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 24.81 | 20.79 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.69 | 8.05 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.33 | 1.37 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.18 | 2.68 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.46 | 0.41 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kampala | Teso Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 219 | 212.18 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 192.36 | 143.4 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,097.39 | 793.25 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 501.14 | 368.59 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 27.03 | 29.14 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.08 | 47.18 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 64.25 | 72.32 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kampala | Teso Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 21.17 | 18.33 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,318 | 1,166 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,013 | 830 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.93 | 0.95 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 45.7% | 49.81% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.49 | 3.07 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.85 | 1.71 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kampala | Teso Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 | 0.8 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.39 | 1.07 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.09 | 2.04 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.95 | 3.03 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.45 | 5.47 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.95 | 4.46 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.47 | 1.63 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Kampala | Teso Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 41.65 | 46.51 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.35 | 7.45 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.77 | 18.38 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.89 | 5.03 |
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| Brand Jeans | 17.3 | 14.22 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 40.58 | 32.17 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 145.67 | 116.26 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,241 | 4,384 |
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