Cost of living in Rwanda compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Rwanda | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (60元) | 46元 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Franc (91元) | 40元 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,000 Franc (42元) | 15元 | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,560 Franc (9元) | 17元 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,455 Franc (21元) | 18元 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (12元) | 10元 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,000 Franc (73元) | 62元 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,000 Franc (73元) | 15元 | + 377% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,022 Franc (6元) | 7元 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Franc (12元) | 6元 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 Franc (181元) | 118元 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,629 Franc (16元) | 9元 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,150 Franc (13元) | 15元 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Rwanda | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (9,064元) | 13,453元 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 900,000 Franc (5,438元) | 7,753元 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 600,000 Franc (3,626元) | 488元 | + 642% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,172,530 Franc (7,085元) | 7,105元 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 900,000 Franc (5,438元) | 4,155元 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Franc (1,209元) | 271元 | + 346% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (242元) | 114元 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 800,000 Franc (4,834元) | 1,322元 | + 266% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Franc (1,813元) | 592元 | + 206% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,000 Franc (121元) | 34元 | + 256% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (30元) | 49元 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 61% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Rwanda | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 18,000 Franc (109元) | 511元 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,213 Franc (134元) | 251元 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,746 Franc (234元) | 624元 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,970 Franc (223元) | 840元 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is about the same as in China | ||||
| Rwanda | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Franc (241,702元) | 159,885元 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,793 Franc (11元) | 9元 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,078 Franc (115元) | 198元 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Rwanda | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,159 Franc (25元) | 41元 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,057 Franc (37元) | 29元 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,473 Franc (75元) | 329元 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,988 Franc (18元) | 52元 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,037 Franc (30元) | 45元 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,172 Franc (25元) | 36元 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (6元) | 12元 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,352 Franc (8元) | 15元 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,594 Franc (16元) | 86元 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Rwanda | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,420 Franc (63元) | 249元 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12,000 Franc (73元) | 111元 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Franc (242元) | 1,566元 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,863 Franc (325元) | 398元 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,718 Franc (47元) | 76元 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,810 Franc (23元) | 30元 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,335 Franc (8元) | 15元 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 211,565 Franc (1,278元) | 2,783元 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (0.37元) | 0.23元 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (363元) | 427元 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,496 Franc (15元) | 24元 | - 36% | |
| 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 1,548 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rwanda is about the same as in China
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