Cost of living in Rwanda compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Rwanda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,202 Franc (Taka 496) | Taka 324 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,774 Franc (Taka 646) | Taka 492 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,095 Franc (Taka 295) | Taka 196 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,357 Franc (Taka 129) | Taka 92 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,886 Franc (Taka 275) | Taka 132 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,110 Franc (Taka 106) | Taka 78 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,408 Franc (Taka 611) | Taka 608 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,208 Franc (Taka 306) | Taka 223 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 340 Franc (Taka 32) | Taka 33 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,127 Franc (Taka 108) | Taka 384 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,159 Franc (Taka 1,160) | Taka 1,400 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,813 Franc (Taka 173) | Taka 111 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,500 Franc (Taka 143) | Taka 70 | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 122% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Rwanda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 933,284 Franc (Taka 89,048) | Taka 43,758 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 597,866 Franc (Taka 57,044) | Taka 25,202 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 405,452 Franc (Taka 38,686) | Taka 3,035 | + 1175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 884,630 Franc (Taka 84,406) | Taka 22,952 | + 268% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 334,630 Franc (Taka 31,928) | Taka 18,549 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 202,726 Franc (Taka 19,343) | Taka 7,137 | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,853 Franc (Taka 1,513) | Taka 1,213 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 587,805 Franc (Taka 56,084) | Taka 31,061 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 116,341 Franc (Taka 11,100) | Taka 17,904 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,857 Franc (Taka 940) | Taka 417 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,000 Franc (Taka 1,240) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 31% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Rwanda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 18,000 Franc (Taka 1,717) | Taka 2,410 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,213 Franc (Taka 2,119) | Taka 3,066 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,746 Franc (Taka 3,697) | Taka 6,410 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,970 Franc (Taka 3,527) | Taka 4,273 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Rwanda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Franc (Taka 3,816,537) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,462 Franc (Taka 140) | Taka 107 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,078 Franc (Taka 1,820) | Taka 2,440 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Rwanda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,159 Franc (Taka 397) | Taka 285 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,057 Franc (Taka 578) | Taka 513 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,473 Franc (Taka 1,190) | Taka 1,500 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,988 Franc (Taka 285) | Taka 425 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,037 Franc (Taka 481) | Taka 333 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,172 Franc (Taka 398) | Taka 376 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Taka 95) | Taka 85 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,352 Franc (Taka 129) | Taka 89 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,594 Franc (Taka 248) | Taka 445 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Rwanda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,420 Franc (Taka 994) | Taka 1,308 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12,000 Franc (Taka 1,145) | Taka 852 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Franc (Taka 9,541) | Taka 1,768 | + 440% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,863 Franc (Taka 5,139) | Taka 2,051 | + 151% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,718 Franc (Taka 736) | Taka 999 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,810 Franc (Taka 363) | Taka 248 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,335 Franc (Taka 127) | Taka 564 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 211,565 Franc (Taka 20,186) | Taka 35,756 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Taka 5.77) | Taka 2.94 | + 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (Taka 5,725) | Taka 2,601 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,496 Franc (Taka 238) | Taka 291 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 646 prices entered by 262 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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