Cost of living in Rwanda compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,599 Franc (Taka 478) | Taka 228 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,785 Franc (Taka 409) | Taka 356 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,660 Franc (Taka 312) | Taka 188 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,060 Franc (Taka 90) | Taka 76 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,542 Franc (Taka 132) | Taka 106 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,253 Franc (Taka 107) | Taka 57 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,099 Franc (Taka 350) | Taka 511 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,250 Franc (Taka 363) | Taka 159 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 403 Franc (Taka 34) | Taka 30 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 793 Franc (Taka 68) | Taka 448 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,072 Franc (Taka 945) | Taka 1,508 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,883 Franc (Taka 161) | Taka 103 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 835 Franc (Taka 71) | Taka 42 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 965,722 Franc (Taka 82,442) | Taka 64,159 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 444,039 Franc (Taka 37,907) | Taka 35,369 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 84,486 Franc (Taka 7,212) | Taka 4,449 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 440,958 Franc (Taka 37,644) | Taka 39,073 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 207,137 Franc (Taka 17,683) | Taka 22,885 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 37,169 Franc (Taka 3,173) | Taka 4,140 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19,486 Franc (Taka 1,663) | Taka 1,111 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 419,587 Franc (Taka 35,819) | Taka 37,922 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 110,059 Franc (Taka 9,396) | Taka 15,038 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,502 Franc (Taka 640) | Taka 360 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (Taka 427) | Taka 621 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,820 Franc (Taka 2,631) | Taka 1,987 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,954 Franc (Taka 1,960) | Taka 2,314 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,779 Franc (Taka 2,798) | Taka 6,592 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,514 Franc (Taka 4,568) | Taka 4,486 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Franc (Taka 3,414,730) | Taka 2,688,560 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 937 Franc (Taka 80) | Taka 94 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,442 Franc (Taka 1,660) | Taka 2,108 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,192 Franc (Taka 358) | Taka 129 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,497 Franc (Taka 384) | Taka 491 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 13,408 Franc (Taka 1,145) | Taka 1,039 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,681 Franc (Taka 314) | Taka 405 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,577 Franc (Taka 391) | Taka 230 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,844 Franc (Taka 328) | Taka 411 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,246 Franc (Taka 106) | Taka 82 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,423 Franc (Taka 121) | Taka 100 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,955 Franc (Taka 338) | Taka 240 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,092 Franc (Taka 2,910) | Taka 1,281 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,538 Franc (Taka 644) | Taka 958 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Franc (Taka 8,537) | Taka 2,373 | + 260% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,863 Franc (Taka 4,598) | Taka 2,103 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,330 Franc (Taka 540) | Taka 1,179 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,007 Franc (Taka 342) | Taka 284 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,068 Franc (Taka 91) | Taka 632 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 211,565 Franc (Taka 18,061) | Taka 35,756 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Taka 5.16) | Taka 6.00 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,780 Franc (Taka 2,713) | Taka 1,420 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,496 Franc (Taka 213) | Taka 266 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,495 prices entered by 299 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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