Cost of living in Rwanda compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 145% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 145% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Rwanda | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (₨685) | ₨384 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Franc (₨1,027) | ₨351 | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,000 Franc (₨479) | ₨172 | + 179% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,560 Franc (₨107) | ₨58 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,455 Franc (₨237) | ₨86 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (₨137) | ₨46 | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,000 Franc (₨822) | ₨263 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,000 Franc (₨822) | ₨166 | + 396% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,022 Franc (₨70) | ₨32 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Franc (₨137) | ₨169 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 Franc (₨2,054) | ₨806 | + 155% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,629 Franc (₨180) | ₨97 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,150 Franc (₨147) | ₨40 | + 271% | |
| Housing | + 211% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 211% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Rwanda | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (₨102,693) | ₨35,613 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 900,000 Franc (₨61,616) | ₨22,865 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 600,000 Franc (₨41,077) | ₨4,764 | + 762% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,172,530 Franc (₨80,274) | ₨27,161 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 900,000 Franc (₨61,616) | ₨16,020 | + 285% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Franc (₨13,692) | ₨5,344 | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (₨2,738) | ₨633 | + 332% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 800,000 Franc (₨54,770) | ₨30,952 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Franc (₨20,539) | ₨11,918 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,000 Franc (₨1,369) | ₨572 | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (₨342) | ₨608 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 45% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Rwanda | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 18,000 Franc (₨1,232) | ₨2,381 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,213 Franc (₨1,521) | ₨2,919 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,746 Franc (₨2,653) | ₨4,078 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,970 Franc (₨2,531) | ₨3,096 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Rwanda | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Franc (₨2,738,489) | ₨1,516,510 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,793 Franc (₨123) | ₨105 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,078 Franc (₨1,306) | ₨1,182 | + 10% | |
| 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) | 4,159 Franc (₨285) | ₨158 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,057 Franc (₨415) | ₨289 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,473 Franc (₨854) | ₨920 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,988 Franc (₨205) | ₨379 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,037 Franc (₨345) | ₨213 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,172 Franc (₨286) | ₨286 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨68) | ₨176 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,352 Franc (₨93) | ₨93 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,594 Franc (₨178) | ₨319 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is about the same as in India | ||||
| Rwanda | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,420 Franc (₨713) | ₨1,418 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12,000 Franc (₨822) | ₨581 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Franc (₨2,738) | ₨1,361 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,863 Franc (₨3,688) | ₨1,951 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,718 Franc (₨528) | ₨749 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,810 Franc (₨261) | ₨223 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,335 Franc (₨91) | ₨179 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 211,565 Franc (₨14,484) | ₨52,959 | - 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (₨4.14) | ₨1.37 | + 202% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (₨4,108) | ₨1,412 | + 191% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,496 Franc (₨171) | ₨268 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,575 prices entered by 1,280 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 86% more expensive than in India
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