- Cost of Living
- Rwanda
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rwanda compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,768 Franc (Taka 446) | Taka 381 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,187 Franc (Taka 392) | Taka 426 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,669 Franc (Taka 250) | Taka 225 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 917 Franc (Taka 86) | Taka 75 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,407 Franc (Taka 132) | Taka 102 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 920 Franc (Taka 86) | Taka 56 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,785 Franc (Taka 354) | Taka 370 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,994 Franc (Taka 374) | Taka 148 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 364 Franc (Taka 34) | Taka 25 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 917 Franc (Taka 86) | Taka 317 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,586 Franc (Taka 991) | Taka 2,417 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,601 Franc (Taka 150) | Taka 101 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 954 Franc (Taka 89) | Taka 47 | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 619,767 Franc (Taka 58,034) | Taka 42,771 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 360,057 Franc (Taka 33,715) | Taka 34,396 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 111,103 Franc (Taka 10,404) | Taka 3,954 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 838,548 Franc (Taka 78,521) | Taka 44,270 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 374,549 Franc (Taka 35,072) | Taka 26,672 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 166,328 Franc (Taka 15,575) | Taka 3,605 | + 332% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 28,058 Franc (Taka 2,627) | Taka 2,007 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 336,114 Franc (Taka 31,473) | Taka 46,846 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 128,025 Franc (Taka 11,988) | Taka 14,696 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,616 Franc (Taka 619) | Taka 299 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 Franc (Taka 2,809) | Taka 545 | + 416% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 16% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 16,451 Franc (Taka 1,540) | Taka 2,215 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 24,459 Franc (Taka 2,290) | Taka 2,647 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,911 Franc (Taka 2,801) | Taka 4,735 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 52,806 Franc (Taka 4,945) | Taka 4,152 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 30% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,844,700 Franc (Taka 1,109,126) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,110 Franc (Taka 104) | Taka 85 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,405 Franc (Taka 1,817) | Taka 2,190 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,084 Franc (Taka 663) | Taka 419 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,500 Franc (Taka 609) | Taka 522 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 15,313 Franc (Taka 1,434) | Taka 1,181 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,071 Franc (Taka 381) | Taka 370 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,700 Franc (Taka 534) | Taka 312 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,384 Franc (Taka 410) | Taka 361 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 693 Franc (Taka 65) | Taka 91 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,777 Franc (Taka 166) | Taka 107 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,237 Franc (Taka 490) | Taka 308 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,392 Franc (Taka 1,254) | Taka 951 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,819 Franc (Taka 732) | Taka 760 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (Taka 2,809) | Taka 2,046 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,096 Franc (Taka 2,725) | Taka 2,831 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,828 Franc (Taka 546) | Taka 1,364 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,382 Franc (Taka 317) | Taka 300 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,693 Franc (Taka 159) | Taka 501 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 352,572 Franc (Taka 33,014) | Taka 35,756 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (Taka 9) | Taka 22 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 61,698 Franc (Taka 5,777) | Taka 2,792 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,825 Franc (Taka 265) | Taka 232 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,514 prices entered by 372 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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