Cost of living in Rwanda compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 166% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 166% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Rwanda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50,000 Franc (Taka 4,242) | Taka 253 | + 1574% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Franc (Taka 1,273) | Taka 506 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,250 Franc (Taka 361) | Taka 234 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (Taka 136) | Taka 91 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,400 Franc (Taka 204) | Taka 150 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,200 Franc (Taka 102) | Taka 78 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,000 Franc (Taka 1,018) | Taka 476 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,000 Franc (Taka 1,018) | Taka 307 | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 Franc (Taka 51) | Taka 56 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,200 Franc (Taka 102) | Taka 407 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 Franc (Taka 2,545) | Taka 1,609 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,629 Franc (Taka 223) | Taka 136 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,150 Franc (Taka 182) | Taka 72 | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 160% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Rwanda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,100,000 Franc (Taka 178,176) | Taka 40,565 | + 339% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,050,000 Franc (Taka 89,088) | Taka 22,239 | + 301% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 600,000 Franc (Taka 50,907) | Taka 4,221 | + 1106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 Franc (Taka 84,846) | Taka 50,272 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 593,392 Franc (Taka 50,347) | Taka 31,111 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Franc (Taka 16,969) | Taka 5,000 | + 239% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (Taka 3,394) | Taka 1,266 | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600,000 Franc (Taka 50,907) | Taka 49,805 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (Taka 6,788) | Taka 15,000 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (Taka 170) | Taka 568 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 36% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Rwanda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 18,000 Franc (Taka 1,527) | Taka 2,505 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,213 Franc (Taka 1,885) | Taka 2,407 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc (Taka 1,273) | Taka 5,268 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,970 Franc (Taka 3,137) | Taka 4,284 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 10% 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 3,393,833) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,793 Franc (Taka 152) | Taka 110 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,078 Franc (Taka 1,619) | Taka 2,433 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Rwanda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (Taka 212) | Taka 250 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,057 Franc (Taka 514) | Taka 308 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,473 Franc (Taka 1,058) | Taka 1,500 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,988 Franc (Taka 254) | Taka 360 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,875 Franc (Taka 583) | Taka 191 | + 205% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,172 Franc (Taka 354) | Taka 794 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (Taka 170) | Taka 158 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,352 Franc (Taka 115) | Taka 200 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,594 Franc (Taka 220) | Taka 205 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Rwanda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,420 Franc (Taka 884) | Taka 1,513 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12,000 Franc (Taka 1,018) | Taka 1,024 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Franc (Taka 3,394) | Taka 3,000 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,863 Franc (Taka 4,570) | Taka 3,597 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,718 Franc (Taka 655) | Taka 1,519 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,810 Franc (Taka 323) | Taka 253 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,335 Franc (Taka 113) | Taka 580 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 211,565 Franc (Taka 17,950) | Taka 35,756 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Taka 5.13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (Taka 5,091) | Taka 2,307 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,496 Franc (Taka 212) | Taka 327 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 427 prices entered by 199 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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