Cost of living in Rwanda compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 163% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 163% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Rwanda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50,000 Franc (R$ 212) | R$ 36 | + 480% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Franc (R$ 63) | R$ 35 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,000 Franc (R$ 30) | R$ 11 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,560 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 5.20 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,455 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,000 Franc (R$ 51) | R$ 24 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,000 Franc (R$ 51) | R$ 11 | + 344% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,022 Franc (R$ 4.33) | R$ 7 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 Franc (R$ 127) | R$ 48 | + 163% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,629 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,150 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 4.45 | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 90% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Rwanda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (R$ 6,346) | R$ 3,849 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 900,000 Franc (R$ 3,807) | R$ 2,537 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 600,000 Franc (R$ 2,538) | R$ 709 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,172,530 Franc (R$ 4,960) | R$ 2,854 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 900,000 Franc (R$ 3,807) | R$ 1,824 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Franc (R$ 846) | R$ 538 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (R$ 169) | R$ 97 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 800,000 Franc (R$ 3,384) | R$ 1,855 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Franc (R$ 1,269) | R$ 640 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,000 Franc (R$ 85) | R$ 30 | + 184% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 22 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 67% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 67% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Rwanda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 18,000 Franc (R$ 76) | R$ 258 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,213 Franc (R$ 94) | R$ 264 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc (R$ 63) | R$ 411 | - 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,970 Franc (R$ 156) | R$ 321 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Rwanda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Franc (R$ 169,221) | R$ 118,606 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,793 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 5.83 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,078 Franc (R$ 81) | R$ 241 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Rwanda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,159 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 22 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,057 Franc (R$ 26) | R$ 47 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,473 Franc (R$ 53) | R$ 275 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,988 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 22 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,037 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,172 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 18 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (R$ 4.23) | R$ 7 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,352 Franc (R$ 5.72) | R$ 5.63 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,594 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 56 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Rwanda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,420 Franc (R$ 44) | R$ 111 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12,000 Franc (R$ 51) | R$ 59 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Franc (R$ 169) | R$ 222 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,863 Franc (R$ 228) | R$ 228 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,718 Franc (R$ 33) | R$ 32 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,810 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,335 Franc (R$ 5.65) | R$ 11 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 211,565 Franc (R$ 895) | R$ 3,485 | - 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (R$ 0.26) | R$ 1.22 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (R$ 254) | R$ 137 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,496 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,821 prices entered by 1,686 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 29% more expensive than in Brazil
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