Cost of living in Rwanda compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,274 Franc (₨329) | ₨388 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,254 Franc (₨327) | ₨280 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,281 Franc (₨329) | ₨141 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (₨77) | ₨52 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,391 Franc (₨107) | ₨72 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,312 Franc (₨101) | ₨37 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,850 Franc (₨450) | ₨214 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,349 Franc (₨257) | ₨140 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Franc (₨31) | ₨28 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 776 Franc (₨60) | ₨127 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 14,276 Franc (₨1,098) | ₨825 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,762 Franc (₨135) | ₨84 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 845 Franc (₨65) | ₨35 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 871,363 Franc (₨66,995) | ₨31,240 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 455,669 Franc (₨35,034) | ₨20,049 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 96,615 Franc (₨7,428) | ₨4,200 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 519,059 Franc (₨39,908) | ₨23,452 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 265,264 Franc (₨20,395) | ₨13,724 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 69,138 Franc (₨5,316) | ₨3,236 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,814 Franc (₨3,522) | ₨743 | + 374% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 367,907 Franc (₨28,287) | ₨30,584 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 168,201 Franc (₨12,932) | ₨10,522 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,059 Franc (₨927) | ₨379 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,000 Franc (₨231) | ₨325 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 27% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 17,272 Franc (₨1,328) | ₨2,357 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,236 Franc (₨1,940) | ₨2,578 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,429 Franc (₨2,186) | ₨3,785 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 44,226 Franc (₨3,400) | ₨2,828 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,589,580 Franc (₨660,410) | ₨934,597 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,052 Franc (₨81) | ₨76 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,047 Franc (₨2,233) | ₨1,219 | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,362 Franc (₨259) | ₨106 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,974 Franc (₨690) | ₨211 | + 228% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,721 Franc (₨1,286) | ₨975 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,654 Franc (₨435) | ₨248 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,880 Franc (₨452) | ₨173 | + 162% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,850 Franc (₨219) | ₨242 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 871 Franc (₨67) | ₨152 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,192 Franc (₨92) | ₨69 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,724 Franc (₨286) | ₨243 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,103 Franc (₨1,315) | ₨1,179 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,101 Franc (₨700) | ₨467 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Franc (₨7,689) | ₨1,718 | + 348% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 26,309 Franc (₨2,023) | ₨1,945 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,304 Franc (₨408) | ₨686 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,195 Franc (₨246) | ₨220 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,242 Franc (₨95) | ₨226 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 512,733 Franc (₨39,421) | ₨33,881 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 147 Franc (₨11) | ₨3.67 | + 208% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 56,520 Franc (₨4,346) | ₨1,918 | + 127% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,243 Franc (₨172) | ₨245 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,982 prices entered by 2,310 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 42% more expensive than in India
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