Cost of living in Kigali (Rwanda) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 46% | |||
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| Food in Kigali (Rwanda) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kigali | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,226 Franc (C$7) | C$22 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,412 Franc (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,774 Franc (C$4.24) | C$5.78 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,239 Franc (C$1.39) | C$1.97 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,171 Franc (C$2.44) | C$4.31 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,279 Franc (C$1.44) | C$3.89 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,843 Franc (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,082 Franc (C$4.58) | C$4.59 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 390 Franc (C$0.44) | C$3.65 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,070 Franc (C$1.20) | C$3.41 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,216 Franc (C$15) | C$19 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,118 Franc (C$2.38) | C$2.55 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,072 Franc (C$1.20) | C$2.11 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Kigali (Rwanda) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kigali | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 919,481 Franc (C$1,032) | C$2,291 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 561,002 Franc (C$630) | C$1,332 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 199,945 Franc (C$224) | C$124 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 626,631 Franc (C$703) | C$1,235 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 345,048 Franc (C$387) | C$875 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 91,957 Franc (C$103) | C$68 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,157 Franc (C$25) | C$54 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 415,041 Franc (C$466) | C$311 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,998 Franc (C$169) | C$140 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,969 Franc (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,419 Franc (C$13) | C$25 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Kigali (Rwanda) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kigali | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,402 Franc (C$24) | C$57 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 23,016 Franc (C$26) | C$41 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,600 Franc (C$33) | C$105 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,487 Franc (C$56) | C$117 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Kigali (Rwanda) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kigali | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,887,300 Franc (C$12,221) | C$22,942 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,322 Franc (C$1.48) | C$1.66 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,225 Franc (C$25) | C$67 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11,945 Franc (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Kigali (Rwanda) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kigali | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,526 Franc (C$6) | C$8 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,537 Franc (C$7) | C$22 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,834 Franc (C$25) | C$77 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,646 Franc (C$4.09) | C$6 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,045 Franc (C$7) | C$4.17 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,857 Franc (C$4.33) | C$4.59 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 936 Franc (C$1.05) | C$3.11 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,329 Franc (C$1.49) | C$2.78 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,107 Franc (C$3.49) | C$20 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Kigali (Rwanda) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kigali | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,168 Franc (C$16) | C$53 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,390 Franc (C$11) | C$26 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 52,958 Franc (C$59) | C$135 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 26,506 Franc (C$30) | C$96 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,283 Franc (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,102 Franc (C$3.48) | C$4.71 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,072 Franc (C$1.20) | C$7 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 302,163 Franc (C$339) | C$647 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 75 Franc (C$0.08) | C$0.24 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,591 Franc (C$53) | C$37 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,967 Franc (C$2.21) | C$11 | - 80% | |
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TOTAL | - 47% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 70 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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