Cost of living
Northern Region (Uganda) compared to Rwenzori
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Overview comparison
Northern Region (Uganda)Rwenzori
Consumer prices in Northern Region (Uganda) are roughly 14% higher than in Rwenzori.
Cost of living
| Item | Northern Region (Uganda) | Rwenzori |
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| Total with rent one person | 975 | 560 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,852 | 1,718 |
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| Without rent one person | 494 | 413 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,432 | 846 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 346.42 | 288.22 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 505.45 | 611.89 |
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| Food person | 284 | 232 |
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| Food family | 687 | 609 |
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| Transport person | 50.79 | 70.71 |
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| Transport family | 120.82 | 164.3 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.15 years | 70.84 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Northern Region (Uganda) | Rwenzori |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.62 | 3.23 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 42.08 | 29.52 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.17 | 8.73 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.09 | 1.08 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.76 | 2.7 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.54 | 0.36 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Northern Region (Uganda) | Rwenzori |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 383.73 | 194.81 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 297.96 | 173.24 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 683.16 | 924.32 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 337.9 | 393.79 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 57.56 | 28.74 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 81.57 | 46.38 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 17.17 | 67.56 |
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Transportation
| Item | Northern Region (Uganda) | Rwenzori |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.07 | 24.94 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,674 | 1,111 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,180 | 780 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 | 0.98 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 22.82% | 40.98% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.2 | 2.15 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.3 | 1.54 |
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Groceries
| Item | Northern Region (Uganda) | Rwenzori |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 | 0.74 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.29 | 1.28 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.62 | 1.73 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.48 | 3.43 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.06 | 4.33 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14 | 4.4 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.94 | 1.27 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 | 0.45 |
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Other
| Item | Northern Region (Uganda) | Rwenzori |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 30.45 | 40.13 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.6 | 6.63 |
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| Doctors visit | 44.63 | 14.59 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.24 | 6.56 |
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| Brand Jeans | 45.14 | 13.96 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 73.08 | 29.58 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 434.61 | 129.79 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,123 | 3,548 |
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