Cost of living
Western (Uganda) compared to Kira Town
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Overview comparison
Western (Uganda)Kira Town
Consumer prices in Western (Uganda) are roughly 10% higher than in Kira Town.
Cost of living
| Item | Western (Uganda) | Kira Town |
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| Total with rent one person | 683 | 686 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,750 | 1,535 |
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| Without rent one person | 411 | 334 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,329 | 950 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 433.24 | 315.67 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 553.32 | 572.97 |
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| Food person | 251 | 271 |
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| Food family | 732 | 752 |
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| Transport person | 36.63 | 44.4 |
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| Transport family | 132.91 | 136.31 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.64 years | 82.9 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western (Uganda) | Kira Town |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.3 | 2.09 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 33.48 | 21.4 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.96 | 8.71 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.4 | 1.39 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.72 | 3 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.34 | 0.5 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western (Uganda) | Kira Town |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 342.03 | 222.76 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 340.99 | 145.66 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 521.09 | 930.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 359.95 | 371.11 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.7 | 28.83 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 84.95 | 46.71 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 18.36 | 71.08 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western (Uganda) | Kira Town |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.18 | 21.07 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,451 | 962 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,159 | 818 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 | 0.64 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 21.07% | 48.64% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.84 | 3.05 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.54 | 1.24 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western (Uganda) | Kira Town |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 | 0.84 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.05 | 1.14 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.4 | 2.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.95 | 3.5 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.28 | 4.39 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.28 | 4.01 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.01 | 1.38 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 | 0.32 |
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Other
| Item | Western (Uganda) | Kira Town |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 31.41 | 49.05 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.87 | 6.18 |
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| Doctors visit | 40.32 | 17 |
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| Haircut, simple | 11.85 | 6.93 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.5 | 15.87 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 70.9 | 38.81 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 352.8 | 136.39 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,815 | 4,012 |
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