In Byumba, Rwanda, a family of four typically needs around $1496 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $622 monthly.
Overall living costs in Byumba are 33% cheaper than the European benchmark.
Byumba is 78% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Byumba is, on average, 88% lower than in New York City.
Byumba is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by transport and rent & utilities. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
Byumba's costs are influenced by rent & utilities, which can be a significant expense for residents. This factor often makes living in the city a considerable investment.
Food costs in Byumba are 26% lower than the European benchmark. This makes dining and grocery shopping relatively affordable for residents.
Public transport is 57% lower than the European benchmark. This affordability makes it easier for residents to navigate the city without high costs.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.63 $ |
| Dinner | 29.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.27 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.76 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.05 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.33 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.63 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.52 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.32 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.5 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.88 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.81 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.92 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.36 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 22.2 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.18 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.5 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 15.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.88 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 2.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.7 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 23 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 35 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 24.9 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 244 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 375 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 334 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 729 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 13,731 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 832 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 247 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 16.27% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.96 $ |
| Haircut | 1.84 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.5 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 152 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,683 $ |