- Cost of Living
- Rwanda
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rwanda compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,339 Franc (₨438) | ₨418 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,983 Franc (₨327) | ₨266 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,502 Franc (₨205) | ₨142 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 886 Franc (₨73) | ₨52 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,407 Franc (₨115) | ₨72 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 904 Franc (₨74) | ₨40 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,273 Franc (₨269) | ₨202 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,375 Franc (₨277) | ₨139 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 353 Franc (₨29) | ₨25 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 907 Franc (₨74) | ₨121 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,091 Franc (₨746) | ₨831 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,520 Franc (₨125) | ₨82 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 855 Franc (₨70) | ₨33 | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 125% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 762,493 Franc (₨62,556) | ₨30,911 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 394,036 Franc (₨32,327) | ₨21,341 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,350 Franc (₨8,233) | ₨4,392 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 674,816 Franc (₨55,363) | ₨25,310 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 387,500 Franc (₨31,791) | ₨15,670 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 124,815 Franc (₨10,240) | ₨3,865 | + 165% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 29,078 Franc (₨2,386) | ₨843 | + 183% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 341,688 Franc (₨28,032) | ₨33,524 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 128,931 Franc (₨10,578) | ₨10,586 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,005 Franc (₨411) | ₨383 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 Franc (₨2,461) | ₨535 | + 360% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 14% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,369 Franc (₨1,261) | ₨2,406 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 30,755 Franc (₨2,523) | ₨2,712 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,489 Franc (₨2,337) | ₨3,727 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,500 Franc (₨3,487) | ₨2,923 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,844,700 Franc (₨971,750) | ₨874,686 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,086 Franc (₨89) | ₨78 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,250 Franc (₨1,661) | ₨1,315 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,084 Franc (₨581) | ₨136 | + 327% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,500 Franc (₨533) | ₨284 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 17,026 Franc (₨1,397) | ₨1,544 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,950 Franc (₨324) | ₨252 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,389 Franc (₨360) | ₨177 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,362 Franc (₨358) | ₨228 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 778 Franc (₨64) | ₨133 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,598 Franc (₨131) | ₨70 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,303 Franc (₨435) | ₨278 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 43% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,177 Franc (₨917) | ₨1,197 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,393 Franc (₨689) | ₨471 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (₨2,461) | ₨1,987 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,072 Franc (₨2,057) | ₨1,790 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,284 Franc (₨433) | ₨643 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,628 Franc (₨216) | ₨195 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,440 Franc (₨118) | ₨206 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 352,572 Franc (₨28,925) | ₨38,465 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (₨8) | ₨57 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 42,638 Franc (₨3,498) | ₨1,870 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,825 Franc (₨232) | ₨248 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 33,654 prices entered by 4,717 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 23% more expensive than in India
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