Cost of living
Western (Rwanda) compared to Cyangugu
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Overview comparison
Western (Rwanda)Cyangugu
Consumer prices in Cyangugu are roughly 38% higher than in Western (Rwanda).
Cost of living
| Item | Western (Rwanda) | Cyangugu |
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| Total with rent one person | 466 | 611 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,649 | 1,470 |
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| Without rent one person | 315 | 281 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,277 | 818 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 153.13 | 222.41 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 350.39 | 400.85 |
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| Food person | 278 | 257 |
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| Food family | 880 | 637 |
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| Transport person | 29.66 | 33.75 |
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| Transport family | 71.51 | 93.04 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.99 years | 79.98 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western (Rwanda) | Cyangugu |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.56 | 3.82 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 17.09 | 32.08 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.65 | 7.92 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.16 | 1.31 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.09 | 1.78 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.39 | 0.83 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western (Rwanda) | Cyangugu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 301.02 | 326.02 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 100.43 | 157.83 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 427.31 | 536.33 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 299.43 | 311.83 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 12.29 | 25.37 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 15.88 | 31.56 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 10.81 | 26.15 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western (Rwanda) | Cyangugu |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.37 | 16.94 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,335 | 14,615 |
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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 | 0.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.9% | 16.18% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.44 | 14.66 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.93 | 1.14 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western (Rwanda) | Cyangugu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 | 0.85 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.84 | 1 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.28 | 1.95 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.95 | 4.91 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.53 | 3.72 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.54 | 4.12 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.41 | 1.33 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 | 0.39 |
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Other
| Item | Western (Rwanda) | Cyangugu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.84 | 22.8 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.63 | 3.62 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.52 | 17.49 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.92 | 2.08 |
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| Brand Jeans | 13.41 | 15.87 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 65.57 | 59.8 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 85.26 | 178.13 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,587 | 8,595 |
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