Cost of living
Northern (Uganda) compared to Mbale
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Overview comparison
Northern (Uganda)Mbale
Consumer prices in Northern (Uganda) are roughly 9% higher than in Mbale.
Cost of living
| Item | Northern (Uganda) | Mbale |
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| Total with rent one person | 683 | 638 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,999 | 1,268 |
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| Without rent one person | 405 | 304 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,234 | 1,008 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 426.61 | 279.75 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 451.62 | 473.76 |
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| Food person | 264 | 253 |
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| Food family | 804 | 650 |
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| Transport person | 51.45 | 25.56 |
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| Transport family | 115.84 | 77.61 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.67 years | 75.68 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Northern (Uganda) | Mbale |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.6 | 3.12 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 35.46 | 28.21 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.59 | 7.73 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.43 | 1.51 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.23 | 3.07 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.52 | 0.36 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Northern (Uganda) | Mbale |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 398.5 | 201.32 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 279.01 | 146.65 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 767.87 | 533.76 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 456.55 | 350.53 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.64 | 22.14 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 85.67 | 34.31 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 20.97 | 76.14 |
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Transportation
| Item | Northern (Uganda) | Mbale |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.31 | 21.48 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,592 | 1,239 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 907 | 971 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.8 | 0.94 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 22.99% | 41.48% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.49 | 2.75 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.24 | 1.6 |
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Groceries
| Item | Northern (Uganda) | Mbale |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 0.6 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.99 | 1.17 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.82 | 2.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.58 | 4 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.67 | 3.99 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.76 | 4.21 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.03 | 1.79 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 | 0.35 |
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Other
| Item | Northern (Uganda) | Mbale |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 31.12 | 47.42 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.82 | 5.83 |
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| Doctors visit | 35.86 | 19.7 |
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| Haircut, simple | 11.03 | 5.67 |
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| Brand Jeans | 44.15 | 20.26 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 56.89 | 39.95 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 464.83 | 110.36 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,744 | 5,043 |
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