Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Rwanda instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Rwanda
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$3.26
RWF4,715
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$6.16
RWF8,907
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.89
RWF1,292
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.47
RWF681
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Rwanda
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$1.01
RWF1,457
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$2.26
RWF3,263
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$2.66
RWF3,838
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$1.67
RWF2,410
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.19
RWF3,169
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.38
RWF1,990
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.52
RWF754
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.86
RWF1,241
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.48
RWF698
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.22
RWF325
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.33
RWF470
|
pay (unknown) more for transportation
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Rwanda
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$4.48
RWF6,472
|
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$24.66
RWF35,626
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$20,668.41
RWF29,863,106
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$12.33
RWF17,813
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pay (unknown) more for housing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Rwanda
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$26.20
RWF37,853
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$489.52
RWF707,284
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$271.95
RWF392,936
|
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$30.04
RWF43,403
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Rwanda
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$149.39
RWF215,853
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$9,609.00
RWF13,883,725
|
pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Rwanda
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$1.09
RWF1,572
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$2.22
RWF3,202
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$2.36
RWF3,405
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$31.83
RWF45,988
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$3.63
RWF5,239
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Rwanda
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$16.68
RWF24,100
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$21.76
RWF31,435
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$26.59
RWF38,420
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$31.43
RWF45,406
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