Cost of living
Rwanda compared to Dominica
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Rwanda are roughly 11% higher than in Dominica.
Cost of living
| Item | Rwanda | Dominica |
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| Total with rent one person | 564 | 1,196 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,480 | 2,881 |
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| Without rent one person | 376 | 753 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,306 | 1,489 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 302.34 | 448.94 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 602.37 | 923.08 |
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| Food person | 189 | 403 |
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| Food family | 701 | 1,174 |
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| Transport person | 80.59 | 65.04 |
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| Transport family | 215.4 | 217.54 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.02 years | 71.29 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Rwanda | Dominica |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.83 | 7.51 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 31.15 | 49.78 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.32 | 5.54 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.92 | 1.76 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.16 | 3.41 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.69 | 1.9 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Rwanda | Dominica |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 354.52 | 270.46 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 242.72 | 218.89 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 856.83 | 849.82 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 414.84 | 641.93 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 19.12 | 105.13 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 39.02 | 141.26 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 25.75 | 64.34 |
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Transportation
| Item | Rwanda | Dominica |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.74 | 7.54 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.3 | 0.94 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 16.02% | 5.83% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.73 | 34.15 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.1 | 1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Rwanda | Dominica |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 | 1.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.02 | 2.13 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.89 | 4.61 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.07 | 2.27 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.21 | 11.27 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.73 | 7.98 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.07 | 2.1 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 | 1.52 |
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Other
| Item | Rwanda | Dominica |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.37 | 39.9 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.77 | 7.29 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.45 | 48.34 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.72 | 6.17 |
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| Brand Jeans | 14.12 | 68.13 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 67.41 | 131.93 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 151.71 | 115.11 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,634 | 3,650 |
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