Cost of living
Karamoja compared to Eastern (Uganda)
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Overview comparison
KaramojaEastern (Uganda)
Consumer prices in Eastern (Uganda) are roughly 17% higher than in Karamoja.
Cost of living
| Item | Karamoja | Eastern (Uganda) |
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| Total with rent one person | 661 | 708 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,503 | 2,167 |
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| Without rent one person | 374 | 474 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,170 | 1,437 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 255.17 | 304.21 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 696.95 | 418.23 |
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| Food person | 276 | 391 |
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| Food family | 648 | 765 |
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| Transport person | 67.7 | 37.21 |
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| Transport family | 191.96 | 94.14 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.26 years | 66.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Karamoja | Eastern (Uganda) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.22 | 9.4 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 24.95 | 41.27 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.62 | 9.23 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.39 | 3.76 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.63 | 3.21 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.53 | 1.1 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Karamoja | Eastern (Uganda) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 192.31 | 279.91 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 179.87 | 229.61 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 857.1 | 602.59 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 373.35 | 294.14 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 25.19 | 53.96 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 40.65 | 59.85 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 78.31 | 29.61 |
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Transportation
| Item | Karamoja | Eastern (Uganda) |
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| Local transport ticket | 24.59 | 5.15 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,047 | 1,093 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 754 | 1,874 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.98 | 0.89 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 52.08% | 45.73% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.09 | 11.89 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.53 | 1.58 |
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Groceries
| Item | Karamoja | Eastern (Uganda) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 | 0.98 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.21 | 2.14 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.7 | 2.89 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.19 | 12.79 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.03 | 6.44 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.21 | 9.47 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.56 | 2 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 | 0.84 |
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Other
| Item | Karamoja | Eastern (Uganda) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 38.57 | 34.9 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.05 | 4.83 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.56 | 42.06 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.67 | 10.76 |
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| Brand Jeans | 17.06 | 40.71 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 32.8 | 68.31 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 117.11 | 331.49 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,563 | 3,927 |
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