Cost of living
Teso compared to Western Region (Uganda)
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Overview comparison
TesoWestern Region (Uganda)
Consumer prices in Western Region (Uganda) are roughly 70% higher than in Teso.
Cost of living
| Item | Teso | Western Region (Uganda) |
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| Total with rent one person | 496 | 605 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,104 | 2,351 |
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| Without rent one person | 375 | 422 |
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| Without rent one family | 748 | 1,814 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 257.22 | 251.35 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 420.37 | 441.09 |
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| Food person | 233 | 255 |
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| Food family | 683 | 769 |
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| Transport person | 25.96 | 93.1 |
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| Transport family | 59.99 | 262.9 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.76 years | 83.39 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Teso | Western Region (Uganda) |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.72 | 3.25 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 25.66 | 18.31 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.27 | 6.04 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.47 | 1.91 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.7 | 3.69 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.35 | 0.51 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Teso | Western Region (Uganda) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 238.91 | 313.95 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 120.2 | 151.84 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 470.07 | 589.31 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 277.08 | 314.86 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 22.91 | 33.93 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 45.95 | 51.04 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 81.69 | 11.79 |
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Transportation
| Item | Teso | Western Region (Uganda) |
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| Local transport ticket | 24.87 | 4.56 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 980 | 2,176 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 959 | 1,103 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.54 | 0.27 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 49.1% | 35.61% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.39 | 3.93 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.62 | 0.97 |
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Groceries
| Item | Teso | Western Region (Uganda) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 | 1.98 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.9 | 1.04 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.41 | 1.64 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.17 | 14.64 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.56 | 3.85 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.91 | 12.43 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.76 | 1.74 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 | 0.46 |
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Other
| Item | Teso | Western Region (Uganda) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 48.43 | 29.08 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.29 | 5.53 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.05 | 59.21 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.33 | 7.97 |
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| Brand Jeans | 10.94 | 43.68 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 34.96 | 79.65 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 104.99 | 315.58 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,952 | 29,038 |
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