Cost of living in Bauchi is 27% lower than in Kampala (without rent).
Rent in Bauchi is 42% more expensive than in Kampala.
Cost of living including rent in Bauchi is 4% higher than in Kampala.
Food in Bauchi is 25% cheaper than in Kampala.
Transport in Bauchi is 40% cheaper than in Kampala.
| Bauchi | Kampala | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bauchi | Kampala | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20 $ | 27.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.03 $ | 8.22 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.88 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.01 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.41 $ | 0.44 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.14 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.9 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.66 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.84 $ | 3.72 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.45 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.12 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.85 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.54 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.43 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.84 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.91 $ | 2.73 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.68 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.6 $ | 45.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.56 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.9 $ | 2.68 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 6.26 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.15 $ | 4.22 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 0.99 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.68 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.49 $ | 1.3 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
14.6 $ | 26.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
22.1 $ | 40.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28.4 $ | 68.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 365 $ | 209 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 634 $ | 426 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 570 $ | 270 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,087 $ | 927 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,770 $ | 1,164 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,316 $ | 876 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 130 $ | 184 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.75 % | 22.02 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.8 $ | 45.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.88 $ | 6.56 $ |
| Haircut | 1.55 $ | 6.36 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 56.7 $ | 34 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 16 $ | 17.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 118 $ | 124 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,448 $ | 4,412 $ |