Cost of living in Rwanda compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 139% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Rwanda | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50,000 Franc (261元) | 36元 | + 616% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Franc (78元) | 38元 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,000 Franc (37元) | 13元 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,560 Franc (8元) | 15元 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,455 Franc (18元) | 15元 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (10元) | 10元 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,000 Franc (63元) | 51元 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,000 Franc (63元) | 16元 | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,022 Franc (5.33元) | 6元 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Franc (10元) | 6元 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 Franc (156元) | 88元 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,629 Franc (14元) | 8元 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,150 Franc (11元) | 12元 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is about the same as in China | ||||
| Rwanda | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (7,822元) | 15,689元 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 900,000 Franc (4,693元) | 7,762元 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 600,000 Franc (3,129元) | 494元 | + 533% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,172,530 Franc (6,114元) | 6,859元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 900,000 Franc (4,693元) | 3,972元 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Franc (1,043元) | 335元 | + 211% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (209元) | 101元 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 800,000 Franc (4,172元) | 1,494元 | + 179% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Franc (1,564元) | 571元 | + 174% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,000 Franc (104元) | 38元 | + 176% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (26元) | 47元 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 69% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 69% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Rwanda | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 18,000 Franc (94元) | 415元 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,213 Franc (116元) | 280元 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc (78元) | 574元 | - 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,970 Franc (193元) | 717元 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Rwanda | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Franc (208,587元) | 152,522元 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,793 Franc (9元) | 8元 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,078 Franc (99元) | 244元 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Rwanda | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,159 Franc (22元) | 41元 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,057 Franc (32元) | 45元 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,473 Franc (65元) | 111元 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,988 Franc (16元) | 47元 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,037 Franc (26元) | 44元 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,172 Franc (22元) | 32元 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (5.21元) | 9元 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,352 Franc (7元) | 12元 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,594 Franc (14元) | 79元 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 50% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Rwanda | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,420 Franc (54元) | 225元 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12,000 Franc (63元) | 110元 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Franc (209元) | 481元 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,863 Franc (281元) | 248元 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,718 Franc (40元) | 77元 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,810 Franc (20元) | 27元 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,335 Franc (7元) | 14元 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 211,565 Franc (1,103元) | 3,708元 | - 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (0.32元) | 1.19元 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (313元) | 406元 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,496 Franc (13元) | 25元 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,066 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 4% more expensive than in China
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