Cost of living
Western (Uganda) compared to Mbale
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Overview comparison
Western (Uganda)Mbale
Consumer prices in Western (Uganda) are roughly 7% higher than in Mbale.
Cost of living
| Item | Western (Uganda) | Mbale |
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| Total with rent one person | 683 | 638 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,750 | 1,268 |
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| Without rent one person | 411 | 304 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,329 | 1,008 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 433.24 | 279.75 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 553.32 | 473.76 |
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| Food person | 251 | 253 |
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| Food family | 732 | 650 |
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| Transport person | 36.63 | 25.56 |
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| Transport family | 132.91 | 77.61 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.64 years | 75.68 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western (Uganda) | Mbale |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.3 | 3.12 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 33.48 | 28.21 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.96 | 7.73 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.4 | 1.51 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.72 | 3.07 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.34 | 0.36 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western (Uganda) | Mbale |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 342.03 | 201.32 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 340.99 | 146.65 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 521.09 | 533.76 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 359.95 | 350.53 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.7 | 22.14 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 84.95 | 34.31 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 18.36 | 76.14 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western (Uganda) | Mbale |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.18 | 21.48 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,451 | 1,239 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,159 | 971 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 | 0.94 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 21.07% | 41.48% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.84 | 2.75 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.54 | 1.6 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western (Uganda) | Mbale |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 | 0.6 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.05 | 1.17 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.4 | 2.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.95 | 4 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.28 | 3.99 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.28 | 4.21 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.01 | 1.79 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 | 0.35 |
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Other
| Item | Western (Uganda) | Mbale |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 31.41 | 47.42 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.87 | 5.83 |
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| Doctors visit | 40.32 | 19.7 |
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| Haircut, simple | 11.85 | 5.67 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.5 | 20.26 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 70.9 | 39.95 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 352.8 | 110.36 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,815 | 5,043 |
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