Cost of living
Western Region (Uganda) compared to North (Uganda)
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Overview comparison
Western Region (Uganda)North (Uganda)
Consumer prices in Western Region (Uganda) are roughly 52% higher than in North (Uganda).
Cost of living
| Item | Western Region (Uganda) | North (Uganda) |
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| Total with rent one person | 605 | 899 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,351 | 2,460 |
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| Without rent one person | 422 | 534 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,814 | 1,761 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 251.35 | 326.98 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 441.09 | 926.7 |
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| Food person | 255 | 370 |
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| Food family | 769 | 812 |
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| Transport person | 93.1 | 60.02 |
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| Transport family | 262.9 | 164.13 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.39 years | 76.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western Region (Uganda) | North (Uganda) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.25 | 7.36 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 18.31 | 51.46 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.04 | 8.93 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.91 | 1.95 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.69 | 2.91 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.51 | 1.07 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western Region (Uganda) | North (Uganda) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 313.95 | 310.69 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 151.84 | 201.08 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 589.31 | 768.5 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 314.86 | 554.01 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 33.93 | 83.34 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 51.04 | 107.41 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 11.79 | 23.79 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western Region (Uganda) | North (Uganda) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.56 | 5.56 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,176 | 1,823 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,103 | 1,433 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.27 | 1.01 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 35.61% | 44.52% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.93 | 12.58 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.97 | 1.72 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western Region (Uganda) | North (Uganda) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.98 | 1.09 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.04 | 1.56 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.64 | 3.14 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.64 | 12.1 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.85 | 5.56 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.43 | 11.66 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.74 | 1.37 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 | 0.86 |
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Other
| Item | Western Region (Uganda) | North (Uganda) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.08 | 21.55 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.53 | 6.65 |
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| Doctors visit | 59.21 | 50.61 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.97 | 15.11 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.68 | 54.59 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 79.65 | 74.89 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 315.58 | 418.61 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 29,038 | 6,545 |
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