Cost of living
Northern Uganda compared to Rwenzori
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Overview comparison
Northern UgandaRwenzori
Consumer prices in Rwenzori are roughly 22% higher than in Northern Uganda.
Cost of living
| Item | Northern Uganda | Rwenzori |
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| Total with rent one person | 508 | 560 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,115 | 1,718 |
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| Without rent one person | 232 | 413 |
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| Without rent one family | 765 | 846 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 247.75 | 288.22 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 482.96 | 611.89 |
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| Food person | 167 | 232 |
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| Food family | 556 | 609 |
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| Transport person | 31.38 | 70.71 |
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| Transport family | 81.22 | 164.3 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.88 years | 70.84 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Northern Uganda | Rwenzori |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.77 | 3.23 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 18.43 | 29.52 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.61 | 8.73 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.99 | 1.08 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.63 | 2.7 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.53 | 0.36 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Northern Uganda | Rwenzori |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 266.17 | 194.81 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 129.98 | 173.24 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 459.5 | 924.32 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 252.79 | 393.79 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 32.76 | 28.74 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 61.32 | 46.38 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 24.35 | 67.56 |
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Transportation
| Item | Northern Uganda | Rwenzori |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.33 | 24.94 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,238 | 1,111 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 836 | 780 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.29 | 0.98 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.55% | 40.98% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.24 | 2.15 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.03 | 1.54 |
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Groceries
| Item | Northern Uganda | Rwenzori |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 | 0.74 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.54 | 1.28 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.28 | 1.73 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.33 | 3.43 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.47 | 4.33 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.88 | 4.4 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.03 | 1.27 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 | 0.45 |
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Other
| Item | Northern Uganda | Rwenzori |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 24.56 | 40.13 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.51 | 6.63 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.58 | 14.59 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.02 | 6.56 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.26 | 13.96 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 68.21 | 29.58 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 87.17 | 129.79 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,380 | 3,548 |
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