Cost of living
Eastern Province (Rwanda) compared to Ruhengeri
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Overview comparison
Eastern Province (Rwanda)Ruhengeri
Consumer prices in Ruhengeri are roughly 42% higher than in Eastern Province (Rwanda).
Cost of living
| Item | Eastern Province (Rwanda) | Ruhengeri |
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| Total with rent one person | 488 | 537 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,459 | 1,451 |
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| Without rent one person | 320 | 321 |
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| Without rent one family | 978 | 1,009 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 134.85 | 276.45 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 373.07 | 571.27 |
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| Food person | 242 | 175 |
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| Food family | 637 | 599 |
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| Transport person | 37.42 | 30.63 |
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| Transport family | 77.02 | 81.95 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.75 years | 72.04 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Eastern Province (Rwanda) | Ruhengeri |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.94 | 4.32 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 17.28 | 32.97 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.67 | 5.2 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.31 | 1.18 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.07 | 1.99 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.5 | 0.81 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Eastern Province (Rwanda) | Ruhengeri |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 310.58 | 296.6 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 75.37 | 249.67 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 459.09 | 688.11 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 331.78 | 401.37 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 11.71 | 26.89 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 14.71 | 40.17 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 11.2 | 25.93 |
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Transportation
| Item | Eastern Province (Rwanda) | Ruhengeri |
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| Local transport ticket | 16.35 | 13.22 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,473 | 12,728 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 807 | 967 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.28 | 0.38 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 18.86% | 24.47% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.25 | 10.87 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.82 | 1.14 |
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Groceries
| Item | Eastern Province (Rwanda) | Ruhengeri |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 | 0.23 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.1 | 1.09 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.52 | 1.23 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.08 | 4.26 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.37 | 4.01 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.94 | 2.26 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.42 | 1.27 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 | 0.22 |
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Other
| Item | Eastern Province (Rwanda) | Ruhengeri |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16.98 | 35.63 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.23 | 3.07 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.14 | 18.07 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.5 | 2.24 |
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| Brand Jeans | 17.92 | 15.12 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 58.14 | 64.47 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 85.87 | 120.71 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,410 | 8,049 |
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