Cost of living in Rwanda compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,599 Franc (₨419) | ₨370 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,785 Franc (₨358) | ₨294 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,660 Franc (₨274) | ₨143 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,060 Franc (₨79) | ₨52 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,542 Franc (₨115) | ₨73 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,253 Franc (₨94) | ₨36 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,099 Franc (₨307) | ₨227 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,250 Franc (₨318) | ₨140 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 403 Franc (₨30) | ₨31 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 793 Franc (₨59) | ₨132 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,072 Franc (₨829) | ₨772 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,883 Franc (₨141) | ₨85 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 835 Franc (₨62) | ₨36 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 965,722 Franc (₨72,264) | ₨33,366 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 444,039 Franc (₨33,227) | ₨19,918 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 84,486 Franc (₨6,322) | ₨4,363 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 440,958 Franc (₨32,996) | ₨19,036 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 207,137 Franc (₨15,500) | ₨12,499 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 37,169 Franc (₨2,781) | ₨3,334 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19,486 Franc (₨1,458) | ₨676 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 419,587 Franc (₨31,397) | ₨29,555 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 110,059 Franc (₨8,236) | ₨10,444 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,502 Franc (₨561) | ₨411 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (₨374) | ₨211 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 23% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,820 Franc (₨2,306) | ₨2,314 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,954 Franc (₨1,718) | ₨2,579 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,779 Franc (₨2,453) | ₨3,601 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,514 Franc (₨4,004) | ₨2,719 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 66% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Franc (₨2,993,146) | ₨918,724 | + 226% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 937 Franc (₨70) | ₨80 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,442 Franc (₨1,455) | ₨1,164 | + 25% | |
| 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) | 4,192 Franc (₨314) | ₨100 | + 212% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,497 Franc (₨337) | ₨212 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 13,408 Franc (₨1,003) | ₨624 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,681 Franc (₨275) | ₨316 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,577 Franc (₨342) | ₨161 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,844 Franc (₨288) | ₨254 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,246 Franc (₨93) | ₨140 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,423 Franc (₨106) | ₨68 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,955 Franc (₨296) | ₨239 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,092 Franc (₨2,551) | ₨1,175 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,538 Franc (₨564) | ₨473 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Franc (₨7,483) | ₨1,631 | + 359% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,863 Franc (₨4,030) | ₨1,624 | + 148% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,330 Franc (₨474) | ₨568 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,007 Franc (₨300) | ₨193 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,068 Franc (₨80) | ₨190 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 211,565 Franc (₨15,831) | ₨36,202 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (₨4.52) | ₨5.27 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,780 Franc (₨2,378) | ₨1,574 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,496 Franc (₨187) | ₨271 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11,112 prices entered by 2,086 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 46% more expensive than in India
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