Cost of living
Western (Rwanda) compared to Gisenyi
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Overview comparison
Western (Rwanda)Gisenyi
Consumer prices in Gisenyi are roughly 37% higher than in Western (Rwanda).
Cost of living
| Item | Western (Rwanda) | Gisenyi |
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| Total with rent one person | 466 | 515 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,649 | 1,152 |
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| Without rent one person | 315 | 272 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,277 | 873 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 153.13 | 295.15 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 350.39 | 382.51 |
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| Food person | 278 | 230 |
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| Food family | 880 | 489 |
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| Transport person | 29.66 | 31.05 |
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| Transport family | 71.51 | 93.89 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.99 years | 69.44 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western (Rwanda) | Gisenyi |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.56 | 1.76 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 17.09 | 35.3 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.65 | 7.63 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.16 | 1.28 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.09 | 2.26 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.39 | 0.92 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western (Rwanda) | Gisenyi |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 301.02 | 394.56 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 100.43 | 200.37 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 427.31 | 506.04 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 299.43 | 307.34 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 12.29 | 23.22 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 15.88 | 33.96 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 10.81 | 27.54 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western (Rwanda) | Gisenyi |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.37 | 17.97 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,335 | 13,413 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 901 | 972 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.32 | 0.37 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.9% | 17.07% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.44 | 12.04 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.93 | 1.25 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western (Rwanda) | Gisenyi |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 | 0.77 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.84 | 1.2 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.28 | 1.95 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.95 | 4.3 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.53 | 5.17 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.54 | 3.99 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.41 | 0.97 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 | 0.54 |
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Other
| Item | Western (Rwanda) | Gisenyi |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.84 | 33.73 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.63 | 2.63 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.52 | 18.08 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.92 | 1.8 |
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| Brand Jeans | 13.41 | 18.18 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 65.57 | 58.08 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 85.26 | 134.29 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,587 | 9,654 |
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