Cost of living in Kigali (Rwanda) is 21% cheaper than in Bucharest (Romania)
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| Food | - 17% | |||
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| Food in Kigali (Rwanda) is 17% cheaper than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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| Kigali | Bucharest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,610 Franc (23 lei) | 50 lei | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,829 Franc (20 lei) | 26 lei | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,242 Franc (17 lei) | 15 lei | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,182 Franc (4.87 lei) | 7 lei | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,752 Franc (7 lei) | 15 lei | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,290 Franc (5.31 lei) | 8 lei | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,848 Franc (24 lei) | 18 lei | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,524 Franc (15 lei) | 4.81 lei | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 356 Franc (1.47 lei) | 3.50 lei | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 858 Franc (3.53 lei) | 4.11 lei | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,261 Franc (55 lei) | 32 lei | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,019 Franc (8 lei) | 7 lei | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,013 Franc (4.17 lei) | 4.20 lei | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Kigali (Rwanda) is 7% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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| Kigali | Bucharest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 983,878 Franc (4,049 lei) | 3,942 lei | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 523,234 Franc (2,153 lei) | 2,507 lei | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 89,877 Franc (370 lei) | 472 lei | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 576,370 Franc (2,372 lei) | 2,081 lei | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 289,061 Franc (1,189 lei) | 1,510 lei | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52,318 Franc (215 lei) | 337 lei | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31,639 Franc (130 lei) | 41 lei | + 218% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 415,845 Franc (1,711 lei) | 1,347 lei | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 126,581 Franc (521 lei) | 503 lei | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,871 Franc (32 lei) | 56 lei | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,463 Franc (39 lei) | 57 lei | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Kigali (Rwanda) is 58% cheaper than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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| Kigali | Bucharest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,402 Franc (88 lei) | 348 lei | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 23,016 Franc (95 lei) | 193 lei | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,600 Franc (122 lei) | 344 lei | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,487 Franc (204 lei) | 435 lei | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Kigali (Rwanda) is 24% cheaper than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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| Kigali | Bucharest | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,887,300 Franc (44,801 lei) | 100,804 lei | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,215 Franc (5.00 lei) | 8 lei | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,225 Franc (91 lei) | 85 lei | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11,139 Franc (46 lei) | 25 lei | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Kigali (Rwanda) is 26% cheaper than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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| Kigali | Bucharest | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,526 Franc (23 lei) | 31 lei | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,537 Franc (27 lei) | 30 lei | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,834 Franc (90 lei) | 244 lei | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,646 Franc (15 lei) | 26 lei | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,045 Franc (25 lei) | 15 lei | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,857 Franc (16 lei) | 27 lei | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 936 Franc (3.85 lei) | 8 lei | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,329 Franc (5.47 lei) | 17 lei | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,107 Franc (13 lei) | 58 lei | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Kigali (Rwanda) is 41% cheaper than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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| Kigali | Bucharest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,168 Franc (58 lei) | 145 lei | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,390 Franc (39 lei) | 69 lei | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55,136 Franc (227 lei) | 156 lei | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 26,506 Franc (109 lei) | 206 lei | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,283 Franc (26 lei) | 32 lei | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,102 Franc (13 lei) | 12 lei | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,072 Franc (4.41 lei) | 10 lei | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 302,163 Franc (1,243 lei) | 3,213 lei | - 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 75 Franc (0.31 lei) | 0.38 lei | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,591 Franc (196 lei) | 224 lei | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,967 Franc (8 lei) | 22 lei | - 63% | |
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TOTAL | - 21% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 709 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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