- Cost of Living
- Rwanda
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rwanda compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 4% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,339 Franc (Taka 506) | Taka 328 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,983 Franc (Taka 377) | Taka 415 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,502 Franc (Taka 237) | Taka 169 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 886 Franc (Taka 84) | Taka 74 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,407 Franc (Taka 133) | Taka 97 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 904 Franc (Taka 86) | Taka 63 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,273 Franc (Taka 310) | Taka 359 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,375 Franc (Taka 320) | Taka 146 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 353 Franc (Taka 33) | Taka 24 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 907 Franc (Taka 86) | Taka 304 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,091 Franc (Taka 861) | Taka 2,421 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,520 Franc (Taka 144) | Taka 101 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 855 Franc (Taka 81) | Taka 44 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 78% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 762,493 Franc (Taka 72,223) | Taka 42,189 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 394,036 Franc (Taka 37,323) | Taka 32,498 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,350 Franc (Taka 9,505) | Taka 3,873 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 674,816 Franc (Taka 63,918) | Taka 42,062 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 387,500 Franc (Taka 36,704) | Taka 24,788 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 124,815 Franc (Taka 11,822) | Taka 3,366 | + 251% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 29,078 Franc (Taka 2,754) | Taka 2,008 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 341,688 Franc (Taka 32,364) | Taka 43,783 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 128,931 Franc (Taka 12,212) | Taka 14,583 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,005 Franc (Taka 474) | Taka 292 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 Franc (Taka 2,842) | Taka 606 | + 369% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 3% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,369 Franc (Taka 1,456) | Taka 2,177 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 30,755 Franc (Taka 2,913) | Taka 2,485 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,489 Franc (Taka 2,698) | Taka 4,501 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,500 Franc (Taka 4,026) | Taka 3,784 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 36% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,844,700 Franc (Taka 1,121,922) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,086 Franc (Taka 103) | Taka 92 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,250 Franc (Taka 1,918) | Taka 2,504 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,084 Franc (Taka 671) | Taka 297 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,500 Franc (Taka 616) | Taka 476 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 17,026 Franc (Taka 1,613) | Taka 1,238 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,950 Franc (Taka 374) | Taka 370 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,389 Franc (Taka 416) | Taka 304 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,362 Franc (Taka 413) | Taka 344 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 778 Franc (Taka 74) | Taka 90 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,598 Franc (Taka 151) | Taka 110 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,303 Franc (Taka 502) | Taka 326 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 31% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,177 Franc (Taka 1,059) | Taka 1,455 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,393 Franc (Taka 795) | Taka 756 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (Taka 2,842) | Taka 2,663 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,072 Franc (Taka 2,375) | Taka 4,971 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,284 Franc (Taka 500) | Taka 1,315 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,628 Franc (Taka 249) | Taka 516 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,440 Franc (Taka 136) | Taka 564 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 352,572 Franc (Taka 33,395) | Taka 35,756 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (Taka 9) | Taka 21 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 42,638 Franc (Taka 4,039) | Taka 2,557 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,825 Franc (Taka 268) | Taka 228 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,788 prices entered by 386 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.09472
BDT
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RWF
Cost of living in Rwanda is about the same as in Bangladesh
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