Cost of living in Kigali (Rwanda) is 39% cheaper than in Columbia, South Carolina (United States)
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| Food | - 24% | |||
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| Food in Kigali (Rwanda) is 24% cheaper than in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Kigali | Columbia, South Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,610 Franc ($5.13) | $12 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,829 Franc ($4.42) | $8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,242 Franc ($3.88) | $3.12 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,182 Franc ($1.08) | $0.94 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,752 Franc ($1.60) | $1.97 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,290 Franc ($1.18) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,848 Franc ($5.35) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,524 Franc ($3.22) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 356 Franc ($0.33) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 858 Franc ($0.78) | $2.36 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,261 Franc ($12) | $14 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,019 Franc ($1.85) | $1.78 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,013 Franc ($0.93) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Kigali (Rwanda) is 43% cheaper than in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Kigali | Columbia, South Carolina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 983,878 Franc ($900) | $1,206 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 523,234 Franc ($479) | $913 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 89,877 Franc ($82) | $181 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 576,370 Franc ($527) | $1,064 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 289,061 Franc ($265) | $768 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52,318 Franc ($48) | $112 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31,639 Franc ($29) | $36 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 415,845 Franc ($381) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 126,581 Franc ($116) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,871 Franc ($7) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,463 Franc ($9) | $36 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Kigali (Rwanda) is 57% cheaper than in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Kigali | Columbia, South Carolina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,402 Franc ($20) | $49 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 23,016 Franc ($21) | $46 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,600 Franc ($27) | $86 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,487 Franc ($45) | $108 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Kigali (Rwanda) is 45% cheaper than in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Kigali | Columbia, South Carolina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,887,300 Franc ($9,963) | $23,227 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,215 Franc ($1.11) | $0.64 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,225 Franc ($20) | $50 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11,140 Franc ($10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Kigali (Rwanda) is 33% cheaper than in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Kigali | Columbia, South Carolina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,526 Franc ($5.06) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,537 Franc ($5.98) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,834 Franc ($20) | $98 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,646 Franc ($3.34) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,045 Franc ($5.53) | $4.25 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,857 Franc ($3.53) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 936 Franc ($0.86) | $3.23 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,329 Franc ($1.22) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,107 Franc ($2.84) | $18 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Kigali (Rwanda) is 37% cheaper than in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Kigali | Columbia, South Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,168 Franc ($13) | $40 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,390 Franc ($9) | $23 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55,136 Franc ($50) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 26,506 Franc ($24) | $72 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,283 Franc ($5.75) | $8 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,102 Franc ($2.84) | $5.60 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,072 Franc ($0.98) | $4.49 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 302,163 Franc ($276) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 75 Franc ($0.07) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,591 Franc ($44) | $45 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,967 Franc ($1.80) | $5.93 | - 70% | |
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TOTAL | - 39% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 54 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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