Cost of living in Mbanza-Ngungu is 31% higher than in Byumba (without rent).
Rent in Mbanza-Ngungu is 26% more expensive than in Byumba.
Cost of living including rent in Mbanza-Ngungu is 29% higher than in Byumba.
Food in Mbanza-Ngungu is 31% more expensive than in Byumba.
Transport in Mbanza-Ngungu is 14% more expensive than in Byumba.
| Mbanza-Ngungu | Byumba | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mbanza-Ngungu | Byumba | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.78 $ | 3.63 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.3 $ | 29.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.63 $ | 6.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.07 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.53 $ | 0.76 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.79 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.46 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.84 $ | 4.63 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.17 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.55 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.33 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.38 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.41 $ | 8.88 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.66 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.7 $ | 2.92 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.63 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 60.7 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.26 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.94 $ | 12.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.2 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.32 $ | 4.88 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.54 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.14 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.81 $ | 1 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
131 $ | 22.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
201 $ | 35.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25.2 $ | 24.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 183 $ | 244 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 572 $ | 375 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 447 $ | 334 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,027 $ | 729 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,400 $ | 13,731 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 471 $ | 832 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 789 $ | 247 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12 % | 16.27 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.3 $ | 30.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.05 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Haircut | 3.31 $ | 1.84 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 56.6 $ | 61.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 24.9 $ | 17.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 86.7 $ | 152 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,173 $ | 9,683 $ |