Cost of living
Western Province (Rwanda) compared to Byumba
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Overview comparison
Western Province (Rwanda)Byumba
Consumer prices in Byumba are roughly 35% higher than in Western Province (Rwanda).
Cost of living
| Item | Western Province (Rwanda) | Byumba |
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| Total with rent one person | 592 | 639 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,519 | 1,528 |
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| Without rent one person | 320 | 274 |
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| Without rent one family | 931 | 989 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 151.85 | 355.1 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 416.11 | 594.96 |
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| Food person | 299 | 247 |
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| Food family | 890 | 541 |
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| Transport person | 28.71 | 26.98 |
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| Transport family | 84.16 | 89.37 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.3 years | 67.99 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western Province (Rwanda) | Byumba |
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| Lunch Menu | 3 | 3.25 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.94 | 25.32 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.54 | 5.58 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.44 | 0.97 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.59 | 2.81 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.53 | 0.66 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western Province (Rwanda) | Byumba |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 260.83 | 336.48 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 101.18 | 253.65 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 451.02 | 816.1 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 308.27 | 416.86 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 13.06 | 24.78 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 20.5 | 31.9 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 10.39 | 26.58 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western Province (Rwanda) | Byumba |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.52 | 17.59 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,422 | 12,356 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 727 | 853 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.33 | 0.36 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.14% | 20.44% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.01 | 14.64 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.78 | 1.13 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western Province (Rwanda) | Byumba |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 | 0.83 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.82 | 1.17 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.55 | 1.63 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.77 | 3.87 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.22 | 4.93 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.84 | 3.98 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.55 | 0.91 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 | 0.54 |
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Other
| Item | Western Province (Rwanda) | Byumba |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 19.95 | 24.91 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.33 | 3.3 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.74 | 13.57 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.89 | 1.84 |
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| Brand Jeans | 13.44 | 18.66 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 51.51 | 58.5 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 96.22 | 147.12 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,412 | 8,310 |
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