Cost of living in George is 19% higher than in Kasese (without rent).
Rent in George is 63% more expensive than in Kasese.
Cost of living including rent in George is 39% higher than in Kasese.
Food in George is 6% more expensive than in Kasese.
Transport in George is 3% more expensive than in Kasese.
| George | Kasese | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| George | Kasese | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.84 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 29.9 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.67 $ | 5.24 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.45 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.89 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.13 $ | 0.44 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.81 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.35 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.76 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.69 $ | 4.82 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.69 $ | 4.12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.12 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.83 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.87 $ | 2.73 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.81 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 26.3 $ | 40.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.27 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.2 $ | 2.68 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.45 $ | 4.22 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.5 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.82 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.33 $ | 1.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59.4 $ | 26.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
92.3 $ | 41 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49.2 $ | 68.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 301 $ | 151 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 582 $ | 359 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 368 $ | 219 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 681 $ | 607 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,005 $ | 1,137 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 805 $ | 838 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 746 $ | 159 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.5 % | 22.11 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 50.9 $ | 27.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.21 $ | 6.04 $ |
| Haircut | 5.75 $ | 6.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.8 $ | 33.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 64.6 $ | 16.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 130 $ | 123 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,871 $ | 4,391 $ |