Cost of living
Rakai compared to Rwenzori
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Overview comparison
RakaiRwenzori
Consumer prices in Rakai are roughly 66% higher than in Rwenzori.
Cost of living
| Item | Rakai | Rwenzori |
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| Total with rent one person | 817 | 560 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,592 | 1,718 |
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| Without rent one person | 389 | 413 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,232 | 846 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 400.43 | 288.22 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 579.33 | 611.89 |
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| Food person | 231 | 232 |
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| Food family | 590 | 609 |
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| Transport person | 86.12 | 70.71 |
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| Transport family | 212.73 | 164.3 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.48 years | 70.84 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Rakai | Rwenzori |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.97 | 3.23 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 31.05 | 29.52 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.34 | 8.73 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.19 | 1.08 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.43 | 2.7 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.62 | 0.36 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Rakai | Rwenzori |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 435.93 | 194.81 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 310.39 | 173.24 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 796.42 | 924.32 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 440.25 | 393.79 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 18.14 | 28.74 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.05 | 46.38 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 27.15 | 67.56 |
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Transportation
| Item | Rakai | Rwenzori |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.05 | 24.94 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 13,900 | 1,111 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 874 | 780 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.34 | 0.98 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 24.74% | 40.98% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.44 | 2.15 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.08 | 1.54 |
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Groceries
| Item | Rakai | Rwenzori |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 | 0.74 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.16 | 1.28 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.77 | 1.73 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.44 | 3.43 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.37 | 4.33 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.98 | 4.4 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.21 | 1.27 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 | 0.45 |
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Other
| Item | Rakai | Rwenzori |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 31.81 | 40.13 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.6 | 6.63 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.03 | 14.59 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.08 | 6.56 |
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| Brand Jeans | 15.19 | 13.96 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 66.67 | 29.58 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 150.4 | 129.79 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,830 | 3,548 |
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