Cost of living in Jinja is 21% lower than in Mafeteng (without rent).
Rent in Jinja is 4% more expensive than in Mafeteng.
Cost of living including rent in Jinja is 12% lower than in Mafeteng.
Food in Jinja is 22% cheaper than in Mafeteng.
Transport in Jinja is 2% more expensive than in Mafeteng.
| Jinja | Mafeteng | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Jinja | Mafeteng | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.91 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 11.7 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.08 $ | 9.48 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.28 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.67 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.44 $ | 0.98 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 $ | 1 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.84 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.78 $ | 4.36 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.83 $ | 6.92 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.12 $ | 4.41 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.79 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11 $ | 7.12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.19 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.7 $ | 4.87 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.75 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 43.7 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.37 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.7 $ | 6.07 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.9 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.26 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.95 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.34 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.3 $ | 1.26 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.6 $ | 124 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40.9 $ | 192 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
69 $ | 27.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 121 $ | 56.2 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 408 $ | 134 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 159 $ | 104 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 494 $ | 229 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,129 $ | 369 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 824 $ | 495 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 166 $ | 621 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 22.05 % | 8.68 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.3 $ | 34.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.58 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Haircut | 6.36 $ | 3.76 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 33.8 $ | 96.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.7 $ | 59.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 124 $ | 60.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,395 $ | 1,142 $ |