Cost of living in Ruyigi is 39% lower than in Johannesburg (without rent).
Rent in Ruyigi is 70% cheaper than in Johannesburg.
Cost of living including rent in Ruyigi is 53% lower than in Johannesburg.
Food in Ruyigi is 5% cheaper than in Johannesburg.
Transport in Ruyigi is 85% cheaper than in Johannesburg.
| Ruyigi | Johannesburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ruyigi | Johannesburg | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.62 $ | 9.91 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 14.8 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.77 $ | 5.08 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.39 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.55 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.49 $ | 1.01 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.94 $ | 1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.2 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.08 $ | 5.16 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.34 $ | 6.49 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.79 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.58 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.91 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.7 $ | 6.14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.37 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.5 $ | 3.19 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 16.9 $ | 81.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.85 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.9 $ | 10.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12 $ | 29.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.8 $ | 6.05 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 8.98 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.1 $ | 2 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.24 $ | 1.53 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
10.9 $ | 72.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17 $ | 111 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
11 $ | 44.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 89.1 $ | 361 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 304 $ | 657 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 263 $ | 405 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 514 $ | 781 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,297 $ | 1,096 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 818 $ | 753 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 591 $ | 1,695 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.68 % | 11.54 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.9 $ | 33.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.99 $ | 7.67 $ |
| Haircut | 3.72 $ | 6.42 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 59.6 $ | 91.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 16 $ | 51.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 106 $ | 241 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,524 $ | 5,865 $ |