Cost of living in Rwanda compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Rwanda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,202 Franc (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 240 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,774 Franc (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 132 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,095 Franc (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 60 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 22 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,190 Franc (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 36 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,110 Franc (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 24 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,408 Franc (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 69 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,208 Franc (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 44 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 351 Franc (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 26 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,127 Franc (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 25 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,159 Franc (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 260 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,403 Franc (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 32 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 915 Franc (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 21 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 45% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Rwanda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 933,284 Franc (Mex$ 18,402) | Mex$ 19,238 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 597,866 Franc (Mex$ 11,788) | Mex$ 9,349 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 405,452 Franc (Mex$ 7,994) | Mex$ 1,057 | + 656% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 481,203 Franc (Mex$ 9,488) | Mex$ 11,281 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 334,630 Franc (Mex$ 6,598) | Mex$ 6,118 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 202,726 Franc (Mex$ 3,997) | Mex$ 776 | + 415% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,853 Franc (Mex$ 313) | Mex$ 383 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 587,805 Franc (Mex$ 11,590) | Mex$ 6,893 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 116,341 Franc (Mex$ 2,294) | Mex$ 2,221 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,857 Franc (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 106 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,000 Franc (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 94 | + 173% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 36% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Rwanda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,474 Franc (Mex$ 542) | Mex$ 853 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,213 Franc (Mex$ 438) | Mex$ 658 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,746 Franc (Mex$ 764) | Mex$ 1,506 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,970 Franc (Mex$ 729) | Mex$ 1,150 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 17% 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$ 788,689) | Mex$ 341,317 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,004 Franc (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,922 Franc (Mex$ 314) | Mex$ 548 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Rwanda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,159 Franc (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 85 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,057 Franc (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 225 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,473 Franc (Mex$ 246) | Mex$ 577 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,988 Franc (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 80 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,037 Franc (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 51 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,172 Franc (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 57 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 29 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,352 Franc (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 29 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,504 Franc (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 200 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Rwanda | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26,507 Franc (Mex$ 523) | Mex$ 320 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,538 Franc (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 150 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,972) | Mex$ 841 | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,863 Franc (Mex$ 1,062) | Mex$ 722 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,619 Franc (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 144 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,810 Franc (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 76 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 953 Franc (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 43 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 211,565 Franc (Mex$ 4,171) | Mex$ 11,752 | - 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Mex$ 1.19) | Mex$ 3.14 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,591 Franc (Mex$ 820) | Mex$ 935 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,496 Franc (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 65 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,775 prices entered by 1,163 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2022.
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 5% more expensive than in Mexico
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