Cost of living in Kasese is 12% higher than in Malakal (without rent).
Rent in Kasese is 15% more expensive than in Malakal.
Cost of living including rent in Kasese is 13% higher than in Malakal.
Food in Kasese is 13% more expensive than in Malakal.
Transport in Kasese is 35% more expensive than in Malakal.
| Kasese | Malakal | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kasese | Malakal | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.56 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.5 $ | 20.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.24 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.67 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.44 $ | 0.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.06 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.71 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.74 $ | 6.72 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.82 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.12 $ | 6.65 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.8 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.7 $ | 7.31 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.19 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.73 $ | 2.78 $ |
Transport |
||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.77 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 40.2 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.8 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.68 $ | 6.17 $ |
Personal Care |
||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.7 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.22 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.94 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.34 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.28 $ | 1.27 $ |
Utilities per Month |
||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.8 $ | 37.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41 $ | 57.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
68.9 $ | 27.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 151 $ | 149 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 359 $ | 302 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 219 $ | 212 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 607 $ | 455 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,137 $ | 1,501 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 838 $ | 825 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 159 $ | 396 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 22.11 % | 12.58 % |
Sports and Leisure |
||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.1 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.04 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Haircut | 6.3 $ | 3.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 33.8 $ | 61.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 16.6 $ | 27.1 $ |
Childcare |
||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 123 $ | 88.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,391 $ | 3,028 $ |