Cost of living in Ashaiman is 27% higher than in Cyangugu (without rent).
Rent in Ashaiman is 40% cheaper than in Cyangugu.
Cost of living including rent in Ashaiman is 2% lower than in Cyangugu.
Food in Ashaiman is 26% more expensive than in Cyangugu.
Transport in Ashaiman is 49% more expensive than in Cyangugu.
| Ashaiman | Cyangugu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ashaiman | Cyangugu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.02 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 49.1 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.88 $ | 6.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.15 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.6 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.68 $ | 0.76 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.97 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.27 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.89 $ | 4.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.82 $ | 4.65 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.3 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.43 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.11 $ | 8.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.12 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.59 $ | 2.93 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.17 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 33.9 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.14 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.5 $ | 12.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33.9 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.86 $ | 4.82 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.77 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.38 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1 $ | 0.99 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
32.6 $ | 23 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
49.7 $ | 35.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
48.5 $ | 25.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 55.3 $ | 180 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 147 $ | 301 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 128 $ | 289 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,286 $ | 495 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,585 $ | 13,910 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 847 $ | 826 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 213 $ | 250 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 24.15 % | 16.34 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 12.7 $ | 28.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.01 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Haircut | 2.53 $ | 1.83 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 34.2 $ | 61.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 15.2 $ | 17.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 57.1 $ | 151 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,377 $ | 9,703 $ |