Cost of living in Rufisque is 82% higher than in Kasese (without rent).
Rent in Rufisque is 105% more expensive than in Kasese.
Cost of living including rent in Rufisque is 93% higher than in Kasese.
Food in Rufisque is 63% more expensive than in Kasese.
Transport in Rufisque is 186% more expensive than in Kasese.
| Rufisque | Kasese | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Rufisque | Kasese | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.98 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 61.1 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.03 $ | 5.24 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.49 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.35 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.17 $ | 0.44 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.86 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.54 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.88 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.8 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 4.82 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.14 $ | 4.12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.3 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.24 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.6 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.12 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.49 $ | 2.73 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 25.2 $ | 40.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.65 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 29.1 $ | 2.68 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36.9 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.97 $ | 4.22 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.61 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.78 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.19 $ | 1.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
80.5 $ | 26.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 41 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49.7 $ | 68.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 298 $ | 151 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 884 $ | 359 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 825 $ | 219 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,784 $ | 607 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,495 $ | 1,137 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,422 $ | 838 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 377 $ | 159 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.25 % | 22.11 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 65.7 $ | 27.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.31 $ | 6.04 $ |
| Haircut | 10.2 $ | 6.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.6 $ | 33.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.3 $ | 16.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 255 $ | 123 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,965 $ | 4,391 $ |