Cost of living in Cape Town is 62% higher than in Gulu (without rent).
Rent in Cape Town is 133% more expensive than in Gulu.
Cost of living including rent in Cape Town is 93% higher than in Gulu.
Food in Cape Town is 18% more expensive than in Gulu.
Transport in Cape Town is 372% more expensive than in Gulu.
| Cape Town | Gulu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cape Town | Gulu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.8 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 34 $ | 23.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.15 $ | 7.02 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.53 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.32 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.04 $ | 0.44 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.67 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.88 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.96 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.13 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.44 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.57 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.42 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.99 $ | 2.73 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.14 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 45.3 $ | 32.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.36 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.91 $ | 2.68 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 38.2 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.24 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.42 $ | 6.04 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.24 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.59 $ | 1.29 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59 $ | 26.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
91.3 $ | 41.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
41.1 $ | 69 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 452 $ | 151 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 889 $ | 371 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 705 $ | 215 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,367 $ | 622 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,902 $ | 1,128 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,292 $ | 835 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,545 $ | 162 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.61 % | 22 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.2 $ | 38.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.5 $ | 6.29 $ |
| Haircut | 10.4 $ | 6.33 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 103 $ | 34.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.1 $ | 17 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 201 $ | 124 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,270 $ | 4,404 $ |