Cost of living in Rwanda compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 67% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Rwanda | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (Rp 127,091) | Rp 64,632 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Franc (Rp 190,636) | Rp 60,696 | + 214% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,000 Franc (Rp 88,964) | Rp 27,585 | + 223% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,560 Franc (Rp 19,826) | Rp 21,684 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,455 Franc (Rp 43,911) | Rp 29,420 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (Rp 25,418) | Rp 18,202 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,000 Franc (Rp 152,509) | Rp 65,816 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,000 Franc (Rp 152,509) | Rp 44,338 | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,022 Franc (Rp 12,995) | Rp 23,243 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Franc (Rp 25,418) | Rp 37,779 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 Franc (Rp 381,273) | Rp 376,939 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,629 Franc (Rp 33,406) | Rp 21,944 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,150 Franc (Rp 27,328) | Rp 20,736 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Rwanda | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (Rp 19,063,636) | Rp 20,953,000 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 900,000 Franc (Rp 11,438,182) | Rp 11,167,100 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 600,000 Franc (Rp 7,625,455) | Rp 1,054,360 | + 623% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,172,530 Franc (Rp 14,901,790) | Rp 9,923,360 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 900,000 Franc (Rp 11,438,182) | Rp 5,211,980 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Franc (Rp 2,541,818) | Rp 555,271 | + 358% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (Rp 508,364) | Rp 361,046 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 800,000 Franc (Rp 10,167,273) | Rp 4,110,400 | + 147% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Franc (Rp 3,812,727) | Rp 1,797,940 | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,000 Franc (Rp 254,182) | Rp 58,625 | + 334% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (Rp 63,545) | Rp 87,033 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 55% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Rwanda | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 18,000 Franc (Rp 228,764) | Rp 862,192 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,213 Franc (Rp 282,303) | Rp 470,714 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,746 Franc (Rp 492,428) | Rp 1,197,150 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,970 Franc (Rp 469,858) | Rp 1,408,570 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Rwanda | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Franc (Rp 508,363,636) | Rp 527,419,000 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,793 Franc (Rp 22,785) | Rp 11,228 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,078 Franc (Rp 242,461) | Rp 158,658 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Rwanda | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,159 Franc (Rp 52,858) | Rp 22,717 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,057 Franc (Rp 76,984) | Rp 48,531 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,473 Franc (Rp 158,520) | Rp 355,517 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,988 Franc (Rp 37,977) | Rp 115,732 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,037 Franc (Rp 64,020) | Rp 23,036 | + 178% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,172 Franc (Rp 53,023) | Rp 32,995 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Rp 12,709) | Rp 49,135 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,352 Franc (Rp 17,182) | Rp 17,984 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,594 Franc (Rp 32,971) | Rp 87,591 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 33% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Rwanda | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,420 Franc (Rp 132,424) | Rp 194,090 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12,000 Franc (Rp 152,509) | Rp 119,744 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Franc (Rp 508,364) | Rp 3,533,850 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,863 Franc (Rp 684,543) | Rp 487,508 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,718 Franc (Rp 98,084) | Rp 119,009 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,810 Franc (Rp 48,417) | Rp 38,686 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,335 Franc (Rp 16,969) | Rp 44,445 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 211,565 Franc (Rp 2,688,799) | Rp 11,422,800 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Rp 768) | Rp 2,007 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (Rp 762,545) | Rp 596,222 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,496 Franc (Rp 31,728) | Rp 36,260 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 656 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia
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