Cost of living in Banamba is 10% lower than in Gisenyi (without rent).
Rent in Banamba is 21% cheaper than in Gisenyi.
Cost of living including rent in Banamba is 16% lower than in Gisenyi.
Food in Banamba is 9% cheaper than in Gisenyi.
Transport in Banamba is 40% cheaper than in Gisenyi.
| Banamba | Gisenyi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Banamba | Gisenyi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.11 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.8 $ | 29.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.53 $ | 6.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.82 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.5 $ | 0.76 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.61 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.52 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.81 $ | 4.38 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.27 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.5 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.25 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.15 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.36 $ | 8.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.4 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.83 $ | 2.91 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.8 $ | 18.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.08 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.04 $ | 12.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.7 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.41 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.86 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.58 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.26 $ | 1 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37 $ | 22.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
56.3 $ | 35.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.6 $ | 25.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 145 $ | 211 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 296 $ | 335 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 211 $ | 339 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 448 $ | 612 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,499 $ | 13,957 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 833 $ | 832 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 387 $ | 246 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.52 % | 16.25 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.6 $ | 29.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.09 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Haircut | 3.75 $ | 1.84 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.7 $ | 61.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.3 $ | 17.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 84.9 $ | 153 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,943 $ | 9,822 $ |