Cost of living in Rwanda compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 30% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Rwanda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,202 Franc (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 287 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,774 Franc (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 145 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,095 Franc (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 66 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,357 Franc (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 25 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,886 Franc (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 41 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,110 Franc (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 27 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,408 Franc (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 81 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,208 Franc (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 46 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 340 Franc (Mex$ 5.88) | Mex$ 31 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,127 Franc (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 29 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,159 Franc (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 270 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,813 Franc (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 34 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 22 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Rwanda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 933,284 Franc (Mex$ 16,111) | Mex$ 19,835 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 597,866 Franc (Mex$ 10,321) | Mex$ 10,125 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 405,452 Franc (Mex$ 6,999) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 556% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 884,630 Franc (Mex$ 15,272) | Mex$ 13,483 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 334,630 Franc (Mex$ 5,777) | Mex$ 6,891 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 202,726 Franc (Mex$ 3,500) | Mex$ 706 | + 396% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,853 Franc (Mex$ 274) | Mex$ 385 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 587,805 Franc (Mex$ 10,147) | Mex$ 7,089 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 116,341 Franc (Mex$ 2,008) | Mex$ 2,426 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,857 Franc (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 110 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,000 Franc (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 118 | + 90% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 49% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Rwanda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,474 Franc (Mex$ 474) | Mex$ 983 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,213 Franc (Mex$ 383) | Mex$ 684 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,746 Franc (Mex$ 669) | Mex$ 1,680 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,970 Franc (Mex$ 638) | Mex$ 1,317 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Rwanda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 690,527) | Mex$ 361,153 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,462 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 23 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,078 Franc (Mex$ 329) | Mex$ 538 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 23% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Rwanda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,159 Franc (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 78 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,057 Franc (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 201 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,473 Franc (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 618 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,988 Franc (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 78 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,037 Franc (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 56 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,172 Franc (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 63 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 34 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,352 Franc (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 35 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,594 Franc (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 236 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 26% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Rwanda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,420 Franc (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 353 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12,000 Franc (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 157 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,726) | Mex$ 828 | + 109% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,863 Franc (Mex$ 930) | Mex$ 775 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,718 Franc (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 152 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,810 Franc (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 83 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,335 Franc (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 43 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 211,565 Franc (Mex$ 3,652) | Mex$ 12,268 | - 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Mex$ 1.04) | Mex$ 3.20 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,036) | Mex$ 918 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,496 Franc (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 69 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,818 prices entered by 972 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 8% cheaper than in Mexico
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