- Cost of Living
- Rwanda
- India
- Comparison
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 | 4,768 Franc (₨383) | ₨395 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,187 Franc (₨336) | ₨262 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,669 Franc (₨214) | ₨143 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 917 Franc (₨74) | ₨51 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,407 Franc (₨113) | ₨71 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 920 Franc (₨74) | ₨38 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,785 Franc (₨304) | ₨200 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,994 Franc (₨321) | ₨138 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 364 Franc (₨29) | ₨25 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 917 Franc (₨74) | ₨122 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,586 Franc (₨850) | ₨833 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,601 Franc (₨129) | ₨82 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 954 Franc (₨77) | ₨33 | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 132% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 619,767 Franc (₨49,793) | ₨30,572 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 360,057 Franc (₨28,928) | ₨20,585 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 111,103 Franc (₨8,926) | ₨4,577 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 838,548 Franc (₨67,370) | ₨24,226 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 374,549 Franc (₨30,092) | ₨14,731 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 166,328 Franc (₨13,363) | ₨3,632 | + 268% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 28,058 Franc (₨2,254) | ₨804 | + 180% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 336,114 Franc (₨27,004) | ₨33,883 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 128,025 Franc (₨10,286) | ₨10,504 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,616 Franc (₨532) | ₨395 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 Franc (₨2,410) | ₨582 | + 314% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 26% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 16,451 Franc (₨1,322) | ₨2,437 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 24,459 Franc (₨1,965) | ₨2,720 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,911 Franc (₨2,403) | ₨3,791 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 52,806 Franc (₨4,242) | ₨2,946 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,844,700 Franc (₨951,625) | ₨878,575 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,110 Franc (₨89) | ₨78 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,405 Franc (₨1,559) | ₨1,374 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,084 Franc (₨569) | ₨128 | + 344% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,500 Franc (₨522) | ₨275 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 15,313 Franc (₨1,230) | ₨1,366 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,071 Franc (₨327) | ₨254 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,700 Franc (₨458) | ₨178 | + 158% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,384 Franc (₨352) | ₨227 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 693 Franc (₨56) | ₨132 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,777 Franc (₨143) | ₨72 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,237 Franc (₨421) | ₨277 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 41% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,392 Franc (₨1,076) | ₨1,196 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,819 Franc (₨628) | ₨473 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (₨2,410) | ₨1,906 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,096 Franc (₨2,338) | ₨1,973 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,828 Franc (₨468) | ₨594 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,382 Franc (₨272) | ₨227 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,693 Franc (₨136) | ₨206 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 352,572 Franc (₨28,326) | ₨38,148 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (₨8) | ₨64 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 61,698 Franc (₨4,957) | ₨1,872 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,825 Franc (₨227) | ₨257 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 31,513 prices entered by 4,424 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 24% more expensive than in India
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