Cost of living in Atbara is 2% higher than in Kampala (without rent).
Rent in Atbara is 120% more expensive than in Kampala.
Cost of living including rent in Atbara is 55% higher than in Kampala.
Food in Atbara is 22% more expensive than in Kampala.
Transport in Atbara is 62% cheaper than in Kampala.
| Atbara | Kampala | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Atbara | Kampala | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.41 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.6 $ | 27.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.3 $ | 8.22 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.94 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.06 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.63 $ | 0.44 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.19 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.03 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.68 $ | 3.72 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.36 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.85 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.62 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.04 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.62 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.4 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.36 $ | 2.73 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.69 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 19.1 $ | 45.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.38 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11 $ | 2.68 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.8 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.91 $ | 4.22 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.85 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.57 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.29 $ | 1.3 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
28.5 $ | 26.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
44.1 $ | 40.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
52.9 $ | 68.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 534 $ | 209 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 936 $ | 426 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 935 $ | 270 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,611 $ | 927 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,096 $ | 1,164 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 785 $ | 876 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 194 $ | 184 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.45 % | 22.02 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.8 $ | 45.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.69 $ | 6.56 $ |
| Haircut | 3.82 $ | 6.36 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.6 $ | 34 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 27.7 $ | 17.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 62.4 $ | 124 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,022 $ | 4,412 $ |