Cost of living in Kigali (Rwanda) is 23% cheaper than in Casablanca (Morocco)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in Kigali (Rwanda) is 6% cheaper than in Casablanca (Morocco) | ||||
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| Kigali | Casablanca | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,610 Franc (52 Dirham) | 73 Dirham | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,829 Franc (44 Dirham) | 67 Dirham | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,242 Franc (39 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,182 Franc (11 Dirham) | 9 Dirham | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,752 Franc (16 Dirham) | 17 Dirham | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,290 Franc (12 Dirham) | 8 Dirham | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,848 Franc (54 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,524 Franc (32 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 356 Franc (3.28 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 858 Franc (8 Dirham) | 22 Dirham | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,261 Franc (122 Dirham) | 137 Dirham | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,019 Franc (19 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,013 Franc (9 Dirham) | 5.30 Dirham | + 76% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Kigali (Rwanda) is about the same as in Casablanca (Morocco) | ||||
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| Kigali | Casablanca | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 983,878 Franc (9,063 Dirham) | 8,998 Dirham | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 523,234 Franc (4,820 Dirham) | 6,290 Dirham | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 89,877 Franc (828 Dirham) | 611 Dirham | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 576,370 Franc (5,309 Dirham) | 7,054 Dirham | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 289,061 Franc (2,663 Dirham) | 4,487 Dirham | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52,318 Franc (482 Dirham) | 478 Dirham | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31,639 Franc (291 Dirham) | 245 Dirham | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 415,845 Franc (3,830 Dirham) | 3,690 Dirham | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 126,581 Franc (1,166 Dirham) | 1,074 Dirham | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,871 Franc (73 Dirham) | 65 Dirham | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,463 Franc (87 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 173% | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Kigali (Rwanda) is 71% cheaper than in Casablanca (Morocco) | ||||
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| Kigali | Casablanca | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,402 Franc (197 Dirham) | 873 Dirham | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 23,016 Franc (212 Dirham) | 720 Dirham | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,600 Franc (273 Dirham) | 956 Dirham | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,487 Franc (456 Dirham) | 1,032 Dirham | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Kigali (Rwanda) is 29% cheaper than in Casablanca (Morocco) | ||||
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| Kigali | Casablanca | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,887,300 Franc (100,286 Dirham) | 246,116 Dirham | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,215 Franc (11 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,225 Franc (205 Dirham) | 242 Dirham | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11,138 Franc (103 Dirham) | 63 Dirham | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Kigali (Rwanda) is 5% more expensive than in Casablanca (Morocco) | ||||
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| Kigali | Casablanca | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,526 Franc (51 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,537 Franc (60 Dirham) | 96 Dirham | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,834 Franc (201 Dirham) | 247 Dirham | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,646 Franc (34 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,045 Franc (56 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,857 Franc (36 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 936 Franc (9 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,329 Franc (12 Dirham) | 17 Dirham | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,107 Franc (29 Dirham) | 69 Dirham | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Kigali (Rwanda) is 38% cheaper than in Casablanca (Morocco) | ||||
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| Kigali | Casablanca | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,168 Franc (131 Dirham) | 262 Dirham | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,390 Franc (86 Dirham) | 109 Dirham | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55,136 Franc (508 Dirham) | 301 Dirham | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 26,506 Franc (244 Dirham) | 505 Dirham | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,283 Franc (58 Dirham) | 84 Dirham | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,102 Franc (29 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,072 Franc (10 Dirham) | 46 Dirham | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 302,163 Franc (2,783 Dirham) | 5,552 Dirham | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 75 Franc (0.69 Dirham) | 1.38 Dirham | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,591 Franc (438 Dirham) | 437 Dirham | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,967 Franc (18 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | - 46% | |
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TOTAL | - 23% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 217 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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