Cost of living comparison

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Rwanda vs. Gabon Cost of Living Summary

Rwanda is 34.4% cheaper than Gabon overall.

Restaurants: pay 57.9% less in Rwanda
Groceries: pay 63.0% less in Rwanda
Transportation: pay 13.2% more in Rwanda
Housing: pay 47.1% less in Rwanda
Childcare: pay 14.0% more in Rwanda
Entertainment and Sports: pay 35.8% less in Rwanda
Clothing: pay 64.3% less in Rwanda

The cost of childcare and transportation in Rwanda are more expensive than in Gabon. Expenses including clothing, groceries, restaurants, housing, and entertainment and sports are lower in Rwanda.

Rwanda vs. Gabon Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Rwanda instead of Gabon, you would:

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pay 57.9% less for restaurants

	Gabon	Rwanda
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$17.89 FCFA9,997	$3.45 RWF5,009	-80.7%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$13.42 FCFA7,498	$6.89 RWF10,019	-48.6%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.49 FCFA833	$0.86 RWF1,247	-42.4%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.43 FCFA800	$0.57 RWF832	-60.0%
Average			-57.9%

Gabon vs. Rwanda - Cost of restaurants

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pay 63.0% less for groceries

	Gabon	Rwanda
Bread 1 loaf	$1.52 FCFA849	$1.05 RWF1,520	-31.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.70 FCFA2,624	$2.26 RWF3,279	-51.9%
Milk (1 gallon)	$11.57 FCFA6,465	$2.64 RWF3,840	-77.2%
Eggs 1 dozen	$5.55 FCFA3,099	$1.65 RWF2,404	-70.2%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$4.06 FCFA2,267	$2.10 RWF3,045	-48.4%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.03 FCFA1,134	$1.15 RWF1,676	-43.1%
Bananas (1 lb)	$2.03 FCFA1,134	$0.37 RWF536	-81.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.62 FCFA907	$0.70 RWF1,020	-56.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.62 FCFA907	$0.48 RWF697	-70.4%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.62 FCFA907	$0.23 RWF331	-86.0%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.62 FCFA907	$0.39 RWF568	-75.9%
Average			-63.0%

Gabon vs. Rwanda - Cost of groceries

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pay 13.2% more for transportation

	Gabon	Rwanda
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.08 FCFA2,280	$4.42 RWF6,426	+8.4%
Monthly public transit pass	$49.19 FCFA27,491	$29.30 RWF42,579	-40.4%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$30,408.43 FCFA16,994,652	$26,543.61 RWF38,571,978	-12.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$7.34 FCFA4,099	$14.48 RWF21,039	+97.4%
Average			+13.2%

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pay 47.1% less for housing

	Gabon	Rwanda
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$71.55 FCFA39,987	$19.48 RWF28,303	-72.8%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,073.24 FCFA599,811	$575.44 RWF836,209	-46.4%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$447.18 FCFA249,921	$322.51 RWF468,658	-27.9%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$68.39 FCFA38,223	$39.98 RWF58,099	-41.5%
Average			-47.1%

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pay 14.0% more for childcare

	Gabon	Rwanda
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$178.87 FCFA99,969	$166.62 RWF242,118	-6.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$5,813.38 FCFA3,248,978	$7,842.43 RWF11,396,266	+34.9%
Average			+14.0%

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pay 35.8% less for entertainment and sports

	Gabon	Rwanda
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.07 FCFA600	$1.03 RWF1,503	-3.6%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$6.26 FCFA3,499	$2.31 RWF3,361	-63.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.68 FCFA1,500	$1.72 RWF2,505	-35.8%
Monthly membership at local gym	$67.08 FCFA37,488	$31.41 RWF45,641	-53.2%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$4.50 FCFA2,512	$3.45 RWF5,009	-23.3%
Average			-35.8%

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pay 64.3% less for clothing

	Gabon	Rwanda
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$89.44 FCFA49,984	$19.19 RWF27,885	-78.5%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$44.72 FCFA24,992	$19.30 RWF28,052	-56.8%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$53.66 FCFA29,991	$22.98 RWF33,396	-57.2%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$107.32 FCFA59,981	$37.92 RWF55,103	-64.7%
Average			-64.3%

Gabon vs. Rwanda - Cost of clothing

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