Cost of living in Kigali (Rwanda) is 20% cheaper than in Douala (Cameroon)
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| Food | - 4% | |||
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| Food in Kigali (Rwanda) is about the same as in Douala (Cameroon) | ||||
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| Kigali | Douala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,610 Franc (3,121 Franc) | 4,439 Franc | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,829 Franc (2,687 Franc) | 2,221 Franc | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,242 Franc (2,360 Franc) | 1,650 Franc | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,182 Franc (658 Franc) | 1,178 Franc | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,752 Franc (974 Franc) | 960 Franc | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,290 Franc (718 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,848 Franc (3,254 Franc) | 2,080 Franc | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,524 Franc (1,961 Franc) | 1,853 Franc | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 356 Franc (198 Franc) | 976 Franc | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 858 Franc (477 Franc) | 626 Franc | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,261 Franc (7,377 Franc) | 3,776 Franc | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,019 Franc (1,123 Franc) | 1,572 Franc | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,013 Franc (564 Franc) | 344 Franc | + 64% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Kigali (Rwanda) is 30% cheaper than in Douala (Cameroon) | ||||
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| Kigali | Douala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 983,878 Franc (547,346 Franc) | 548,522 Franc | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 523,234 Franc (291,083 Franc) | 249,052 Franc | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 89,877 Franc (50,000 Franc) | 94,966 Franc | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 576,370 Franc (320,644 Franc) | 340,176 Franc | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 289,061 Franc (160,809 Franc) | 182,108 Franc | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52,318 Franc (29,105 Franc) | 60,409 Franc | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31,639 Franc (17,601 Franc) | 39,511 Franc | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 415,845 Franc (231,341 Franc) | 289,847 Franc | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 126,581 Franc (70,419 Franc) | 70,382 Franc | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,871 Franc (4,379 Franc) | 2,949 Franc | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,463 Franc (5,265 Franc) | 18,750 Franc | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Kigali (Rwanda) is 28% cheaper than in Douala (Cameroon) | ||||
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| Kigali | Douala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,402 Franc (11,906 Franc) | 10,436 Franc | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 23,016 Franc (12,804 Franc) | 18,573 Franc | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,600 Franc (16,467 Franc) | 35,526 Franc | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,487 Franc (27,530 Franc) | 32,348 Franc | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Kigali (Rwanda) is 5% cheaper than in Douala (Cameroon) | ||||
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| Kigali | Douala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,887,300 Franc (6,056,773 Franc) | 4,333,330 Franc | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,215 Franc (676 Franc) | 586 Franc | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,225 Franc (12,364 Franc) | 17,020 Franc | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11,139 Franc (6,197 Franc) | 4,158 Franc | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Kigali (Rwanda) is 21% cheaper than in Douala (Cameroon) | ||||
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| Kigali | Douala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,526 Franc (3,074 Franc) | 4,500 Franc | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,537 Franc (3,636 Franc) | 6,833 Franc | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,834 Franc (12,147 Franc) | 12,832 Franc | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,646 Franc (2,028 Franc) | 3,833 Franc | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,045 Franc (3,363 Franc) | 3,086 Franc | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,857 Franc (2,146 Franc) | 2,032 Franc | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 936 Franc (521 Franc) | 1,057 Franc | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,329 Franc (739 Franc) | 1,010 Franc | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,107 Franc (1,728 Franc) | 5,834 Franc | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Kigali (Rwanda) is 30% cheaper than in Douala (Cameroon) | ||||
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| Kigali | Douala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,168 Franc (7,882 Franc) | 13,450 Franc | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,390 Franc (5,224 Franc) | 13,790 Franc | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55,136 Franc (30,673 Franc) | 40,000 Franc | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 26,506 Franc (14,746 Franc) | 41,512 Franc | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,283 Franc (3,495 Franc) | 4,699 Franc | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,102 Franc (1,726 Franc) | 1,109 Franc | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,072 Franc (597 Franc) | 1,120 Franc | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 302,163 Franc (168,098 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 75 Franc (42 Franc) | 81 Franc | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,591 Franc (26,475 Franc) | 21,925 Franc | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,967 Franc (1,095 Franc) | 1,029 Franc | + 6% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 22 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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