Cost of living in Rwanda compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Rwanda | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,202 Franc (₨396) | ₨337 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,774 Franc (₨515) | ₨294 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,095 Franc (₨235) | ₨162 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (₨76) | ₨54 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,190 Franc (₨167) | ₨83 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,110 Franc (₨84) | ₨40 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,408 Franc (₨487) | ₨216 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,208 Franc (₨244) | ₨152 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 351 Franc (₨27) | ₨29 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,127 Franc (₨86) | ₨148 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,159 Franc (₨925) | ₨766 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,403 Franc (₨183) | ₨88 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 915 Franc (₨70) | ₨35 | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 145% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Rwanda | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 933,284 Franc (₨70,988) | ₨31,549 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 597,866 Franc (₨45,475) | ₨20,122 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 405,452 Franc (₨30,840) | ₨4,477 | + 589% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 481,203 Franc (₨36,601) | ₨22,933 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 334,630 Franc (₨25,453) | ₨14,192 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 202,726 Franc (₨15,420) | ₨3,664 | + 321% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,853 Franc (₨1,206) | ₨511 | + 136% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 587,805 Franc (₨44,710) | ₨29,219 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 116,341 Franc (₨8,849) | ₨12,383 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,857 Franc (₨750) | ₨416 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,000 Franc (₨989) | ₨320 | + 209% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 26% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Rwanda | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,474 Franc (₨2,090) | ₨2,328 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,213 Franc (₨1,690) | ₨2,564 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,746 Franc (₨2,947) | ₨3,571 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,970 Franc (₨2,812) | ₨3,002 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 40% 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 (₨3,042,491) | ₨980,422 | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,004 Franc (₨76) | ₨108 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,922 Franc (₨1,211) | ₨1,414 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Rwanda | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,159 Franc (₨316) | ₨140 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,057 Franc (₨461) | ₨303 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,473 Franc (₨949) | ₨1,443 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,988 Franc (₨227) | ₨402 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,037 Franc (₨383) | ₨190 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,172 Franc (₨317) | ₨248 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨76) | ₨152 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,352 Franc (₨103) | ₨72 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,504 Franc (₨190) | ₨373 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Rwanda | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26,507 Franc (₨2,016) | ₨1,422 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,538 Franc (₨573) | ₨607 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Franc (₨7,606) | ₨1,517 | + 401% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,863 Franc (₨4,097) | ₨2,140 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,619 Franc (₨351) | ₨607 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,810 Franc (₨290) | ₨229 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 953 Franc (₨72) | ₨173 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 211,565 Franc (₨16,092) | ₨46,652 | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (₨4.60) | ₨1.29 | + 256% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,591 Franc (₨3,163) | ₨1,540 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,496 Franc (₨190) | ₨247 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,571 prices entered by 974 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 52% more expensive than in India
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