Cost of living
Nyanza (Rwanda) compared to Kigali City
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Overview comparison
Nyanza (Rwanda)Kigali City
Consumer prices in Nyanza (Rwanda) are roughly 12% higher than in Kigali City.
Cost of living
| Item | Nyanza (Rwanda) | Kigali City |
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| Total with rent one person | 463 | 525 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,512 | 1,664 |
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| Without rent one person | 330 | 306 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,071 | 805 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 239.99 | 276.83 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 445.18 | 519.85 |
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| Food person | 282 | 210 |
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| Food family | 574 | 594 |
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| Transport person | 35.81 | 34.04 |
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| Transport family | 101.9 | 98.35 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.5 years | 66.01 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Nyanza (Rwanda) | Kigali City |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.33 | 3.84 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 26.69 | 34.06 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.46 | 6.72 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 | 1.16 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.03 | 2.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.74 | 0.81 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Nyanza (Rwanda) | Kigali City |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 281.97 | 331.29 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 207.2 | 240.14 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 528.33 | 909.4 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 352.53 | 364.86 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.04 | 20.28 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 37.74 | 41.31 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 23.96 | 27.18 |
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Transportation
| Item | Nyanza (Rwanda) | Kigali City |
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| Local transport ticket | 18.01 | 13.6 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 16,598 | 15,007 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 851 | 738 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.3 | 0.39 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.96% | 19.04% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.72 | 13.38 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.41 | 1.11 |
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Groceries
| Item | Nyanza (Rwanda) | Kigali City |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 | 0.9 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.03 | 1.08 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.72 | 1.48 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.49 | 4.12 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.28 | 4.94 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.6 | 4.01 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.26 | 1.11 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 | 0.51 |
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Other
| Item | Nyanza (Rwanda) | Kigali City |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 32.12 | 27.62 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.25 | 2.67 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.08 | 18.49 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.76 | 1.7 |
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| Brand Jeans | 19.32 | 18.69 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 60 | 66.59 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 162.87 | 148.19 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,683 | 7,850 |
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