Cost of living in Kinkala is 18% higher than in Butare (without rent).
Rent in Kinkala is 22% more expensive than in Butare.
Cost of living including rent in Kinkala is 20% higher than in Butare.
Food in Kinkala is 19% more expensive than in Butare.
Transport in Kinkala is very similar to Butare.
| Kinkala | Butare | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kinkala | Butare | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.6 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.6 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.79 $ | 5.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.83 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.61 $ | 0.59 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.73 $ | 1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.66 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.03 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.35 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.92 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.28 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.52 $ | 7.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.83 $ | 1.29 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.42 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 16 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.1 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.82 $ | 9.63 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.1 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.8 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.02 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.59 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.28 $ | 1.01 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.9 $ | 23 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59.9 $ | 35 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.9 $ | 25.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 157 $ | 132 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 319 $ | 251 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 225 $ | 199 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 468 $ | 331 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,461 $ | 13,919 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 851 $ | 823 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 417 $ | 249 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.21 % | 16.14 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.3 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.39 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Haircut | 4.26 $ | 1.87 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.1 $ | 62.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 30.6 $ | 14.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 118 $ | 99.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,660 $ | 1,438 $ |