Cost of living in Rwanda compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 178% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 178% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Rwanda | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50,000 Franc (₨2,970) | ₨411 | + 622% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Franc (₨891) | ₨361 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,250 Franc (₨252) | ₨182 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (₨95) | ₨62 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,400 Franc (₨143) | ₨102 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,200 Franc (₨71) | ₨44 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,000 Franc (₨713) | ₨243 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,000 Franc (₨713) | ₨186 | + 284% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 Franc (₨36) | ₨41 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,200 Franc (₨71) | ₨163 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 Franc (₨1,782) | ₨913 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,629 Franc (₨156) | ₨91 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,150 Franc (₨128) | ₨39 | + 228% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 129% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Rwanda | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,757,570 Franc (₨104,415) | ₨42,568 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,050,000 Franc (₨62,379) | ₨26,736 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 600,000 Franc (₨35,645) | ₨5,123 | + 596% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 Franc (₨59,409) | ₨28,833 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 562,317 Franc (₨33,407) | ₨17,547 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Franc (₨11,882) | ₨4,724 | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (₨2,376) | ₨652 | + 264% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600,000 Franc (₨35,645) | ₨26,371 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (₨4,753) | ₨11,993 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (₨119) | ₨484 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨604 | - | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 59% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Rwanda | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Franc (₨416) | ₨2,322 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,213 Franc (₨1,320) | ₨2,519 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc (₨891) | ₨3,978 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,970 Franc (₨2,196) | ₨2,853 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is about the same as in India | ||||
| Rwanda | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Franc (₨2,376,352) | ₨1,528,690 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,793 Franc (₨107) | ₨104 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,078 Franc (₨1,133) | ₨1,661 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Rwanda | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (₨149) | ₨100 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,057 Franc (₨360) | ₨233 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,473 Franc (₨741) | ₨1,257 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,988 Franc (₨178) | ₨329 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,875 Franc (₨408) | ₨243 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,172 Franc (₨248) | ₨283 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (₨119) | ₨189 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,352 Franc (₨80) | ₨89 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,594 Franc (₨154) | ₨307 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 25% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Rwanda | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,420 Franc (₨619) | ₨1,365 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12,000 Franc (₨713) | ₨545 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Franc (₨2,376) | ₨1,704 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,863 Franc (₨3,200) | ₨2,328 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,718 Franc (₨458) | ₨865 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,810 Franc (₨226) | ₨261 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,335 Franc (₨79) | ₨197 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 211,565 Franc (₨12,569) | ₨43,773 | - 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (₨3.59) | ₨8 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (₨3,565) | ₨1,536 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,967 Franc (₨117) | ₨249 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,471 prices entered by 456 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 57% more expensive than in India
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