Cost of living in Arua is 5% lower than in Mbale (without rent).
Rent in Arua is 4% more expensive than in Mbale.
Cost of living including rent in Arua is very similar to Mbale.
Food in Arua is 5% cheaper than in Mbale.
Transport in Arua is 7% cheaper than in Mbale.
| Arua | Mbale | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Arua | Mbale | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.57 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.9 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.88 $ | 8.21 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.66 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.44 $ | 0.44 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.74 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.77 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.77 $ | 4.81 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.13 $ | 4.09 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.79 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.31 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.8 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.72 $ | 2.7 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.95 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 35.4 $ | 40.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.46 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.71 $ | 2.68 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.7 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.29 $ | 4.22 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.99 $ | 6.02 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.33 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.3 $ | 1.29 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.7 $ | 26.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40.7 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
69.9 $ | 69.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 151 $ | 144 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 362 $ | 382 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 219 $ | 202 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 615 $ | 584 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,144 $ | 1,130 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 836 $ | 835 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 162 $ | 161 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 22.07 % | 22.13 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.7 $ | 41.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.21 $ | 6.52 $ |
| Haircut | 6.35 $ | 6.31 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 33.6 $ | 34 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 16.9 $ | 17.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 124 $ | 124 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,432 $ | 4,422 $ |