Cost of living in Rwanda compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 11% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Rwanda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,202 Franc (Taka 446) | Taka 535 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,774 Franc (Taka 581) | Taka 449 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,095 Franc (Taka 266) | Taka 240 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (Taka 86) | Taka 102 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,190 Franc (Taka 188) | Taka 133 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,110 Franc (Taka 95) | Taka 80 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,408 Franc (Taka 550) | Taka 347 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,208 Franc (Taka 275) | Taka 207 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 351 Franc (Taka 30) | Taka 26 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,127 Franc (Taka 97) | Taka 571 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,159 Franc (Taka 1,043) | Taka 1,347 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,403 Franc (Taka 206) | Taka 112 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 915 Franc (Taka 78) | Taka 53 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 90% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Rwanda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 933,284 Franc (Taka 80,074) | Taka 43,087 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 597,866 Franc (Taka 51,296) | Taka 21,416 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 405,452 Franc (Taka 34,787) | Taka 4,489 | + 675% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 481,203 Franc (Taka 41,286) | Taka 37,342 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 334,630 Franc (Taka 28,711) | Taka 20,129 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 202,726 Franc (Taka 17,394) | Taka 3,105 | + 460% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,853 Franc (Taka 1,360) | Taka 947 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 587,805 Franc (Taka 50,433) | Taka 36,542 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 116,341 Franc (Taka 9,982) | Taka 16,205 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,857 Franc (Taka 846) | Taka 369 | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,000 Franc (Taka 1,115) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 43% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Rwanda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,474 Franc (Taka 2,357) | Taka 2,612 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,213 Franc (Taka 1,906) | Taka 3,117 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,746 Franc (Taka 3,324) | Taka 9,947 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,970 Franc (Taka 3,172) | Taka 6,827 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Rwanda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Franc (Taka 3,431,926) | Taka 2,773,830 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,004 Franc (Taka 86) | Taka 91 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,922 Franc (Taka 1,366) | Taka 1,696 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Rwanda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,159 Franc (Taka 357) | Taka 296 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,057 Franc (Taka 520) | Taka 1,395 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,473 Franc (Taka 1,070) | Taka 1,191 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,988 Franc (Taka 256) | Taka 498 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,037 Franc (Taka 432) | Taka 208 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,172 Franc (Taka 358) | Taka 690 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Taka 86) | Taka 173 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,352 Franc (Taka 116) | Taka 229 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,504 Franc (Taka 215) | Taka 304 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Rwanda | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26,507 Franc (Taka 2,274) | Taka 1,410 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,538 Franc (Taka 647) | Taka 885 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Franc (Taka 8,580) | Taka 1,939 | + 342% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,863 Franc (Taka 4,621) | Taka 3,617 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,619 Franc (Taka 396) | Taka 1,328 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,810 Franc (Taka 327) | Taka 393 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 953 Franc (Taka 82) | Taka 594 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 211,565 Franc (Taka 18,152) | Taka 35,756 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Taka 5.19) | Taka 2.19 | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,591 Franc (Taka 3,568) | Taka 1,057 | + 238% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,496 Franc (Taka 214) | Taka 264 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 645 prices entered by 225 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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