Cost of living
Western (Rwanda) compared to Butare
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Overview comparison
Western (Rwanda)Butare
Consumer prices in Butare are roughly 40% higher than in Western (Rwanda).
Cost of living
| Item | Western (Rwanda) | Butare |
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| Total with rent one person | 466 | 585 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,649 | 1,745 |
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| Without rent one person | 315 | 307 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,277 | 962 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 153.13 | 414.5 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 350.39 | 640.92 |
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| Food person | 278 | 266 |
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| Food family | 880 | 546 |
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| Transport person | 29.66 | 84.88 |
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| Transport family | 71.51 | 248.63 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.99 years | 76.98 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western (Rwanda) | Butare |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.56 | 4.21 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 17.09 | 31.83 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.65 | 7.34 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.16 | 0.98 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.09 | 2.63 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.39 | 0.59 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western (Rwanda) | Butare |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 301.02 | 510 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 100.43 | 230.76 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 427.31 | 645.31 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 299.43 | 481.73 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 12.29 | 24.85 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 15.88 | 41.46 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 10.81 | 25.82 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western (Rwanda) | Butare |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.37 | 14.22 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,335 | 15,021 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 901 | 852 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.32 | 0.32 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.9% | 20.13% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.44 | 12.46 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.93 | 1.06 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western (Rwanda) | Butare |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 | 0.79 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.84 | 1.06 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.28 | 1.34 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.95 | 4.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.53 | 5.49 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.54 | 3.33 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.41 | 1.23 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 | 0.42 |
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Other
| Item | Western (Rwanda) | Butare |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.84 | 25.32 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.63 | 3.13 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.52 | 16.59 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.92 | 1.94 |
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| Brand Jeans | 13.41 | 19.96 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 65.57 | 63.94 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 85.26 | 144.57 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,587 | 7,965 |
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