Cost of living in Taghazout is 15% lower than in Kigali (without rent).
Rent in Taghazout is 41% cheaper than in Kigali.
Cost of living including rent in Taghazout is 28% lower than in Kigali.
Food in Taghazout is very similar to Kigali.
Transport in Taghazout is 75% cheaper than in Kigali.
| Taghazout | Kigali | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Taghazout | Kigali | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.47 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.8 $ | 29.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.04 $ | 6.56 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.19 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.89 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.56 $ | 0.76 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.49 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.76 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.31 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.81 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.44 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.8 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.31 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.29 $ | 8.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.11 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.06 $ | 2.96 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.47 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 19.3 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.5 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.62 $ | 12.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19.7 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.37 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.82 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.37 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.45 $ | 1 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
19.8 $ | 22.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
30.3 $ | 35 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29.2 $ | 24.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 147 $ | 273 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 283 $ | 408 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 221 $ | 443 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 505 $ | 824 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,303 $ | 14,030 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 926 $ | 868 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 363 $ | 243 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.16 % | 16.09 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22 $ | 31.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.03 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Haircut | 3.85 $ | 1.88 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 63.4 $ | 61.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 29.7 $ | 17.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 74.8 $ | 152 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,228 $ | 9,712 $ |