Cost of living
Western Region (Uganda) compared to Kira Town
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Overview comparison
Western Region (Uganda)Kira Town
Consumer prices in Western Region (Uganda) are roughly 69% higher than in Kira Town.
Cost of living
| Item | Western Region (Uganda) | Kira Town |
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| Total with rent one person | 605 | 686 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,351 | 1,535 |
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| Without rent one person | 422 | 334 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,814 | 950 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 251.35 | 315.67 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 441.09 | 572.97 |
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| Food person | 255 | 271 |
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| Food family | 769 | 752 |
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| Transport person | 93.1 | 44.4 |
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| Transport family | 262.9 | 136.31 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.39 years | 82.9 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western Region (Uganda) | Kira Town |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.25 | 2.09 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 18.31 | 21.4 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.04 | 8.71 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.91 | 1.39 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.69 | 3 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.51 | 0.5 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western Region (Uganda) | Kira Town |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 313.95 | 222.76 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 151.84 | 145.66 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 589.31 | 930.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 314.86 | 371.11 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 33.93 | 28.83 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 51.04 | 46.71 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 11.79 | 71.08 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western Region (Uganda) | Kira Town |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.56 | 21.07 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,176 | 962 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,103 | 818 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.27 | 0.64 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 35.61% | 48.64% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.93 | 3.05 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.97 | 1.24 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western Region (Uganda) | Kira Town |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.98 | 0.84 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.04 | 1.14 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.64 | 2.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.64 | 3.5 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.85 | 4.39 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.43 | 4.01 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.74 | 1.38 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 | 0.32 |
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Other
| Item | Western Region (Uganda) | Kira Town |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.08 | 49.05 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.53 | 6.18 |
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| Doctors visit | 59.21 | 17 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.97 | 6.93 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.68 | 15.87 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 79.65 | 38.81 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 315.58 | 136.39 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 29,038 | 4,012 |
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