Cost of living in Cyangugu is 6% higher than in Zanzibar (without rent).
Rent in Cyangugu is 44% cheaper than in Zanzibar.
Cost of living including rent in Cyangugu is 24% lower than in Zanzibar.
Food in Cyangugu is 19% more expensive than in Zanzibar.
Transport in Cyangugu is 32% cheaper than in Zanzibar.
| Cyangugu | Zanzibar | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cyangugu | Zanzibar | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.64 $ | 4.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 29.1 $ | 23.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.67 $ | 3.88 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.27 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.76 $ | 0.7 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.06 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.68 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.4 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.65 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.49 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.32 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.25 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.58 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.9 $ | 6.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.79 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.93 $ | 1.84 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.32 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 15.4 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.5 $ | 5.69 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.8 $ | 25.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.82 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.92 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.7 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.99 $ | 1.43 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23 $ | 27.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.2 $ | 41.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25.1 $ | 34.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 180 $ | 379 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 301 $ | 368 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 289 $ | 391 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 495 $ | 394 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 13,910 $ | 19,530 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 826 $ | 5,912 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 250 $ | 235 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 16.34 % | 13.36 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.4 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.97 $ | 9.24 $ |
| Haircut | 1.83 $ | 1.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.5 $ | 34.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.3 $ | 11.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 151 $ | 271 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,703 $ | 4,184 $ |