- Cost of Living
- Rwanda
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rwanda compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 2% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,339 Franc (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 120 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,983 Franc (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 95 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,502 Franc (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 67 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 886 Franc (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 19 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,407 Franc (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 31 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 904 Franc (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,273 Franc (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 62 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,375 Franc (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 38 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 353 Franc (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 24 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 907 Franc (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,091 Franc (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 223 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,520 Franc (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 25 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 855 Franc (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 48% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 762,493 Franc (Mex$ 17,525) | Mex$ 19,527 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 394,036 Franc (Mex$ 9,057) | Mex$ 10,212 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,350 Franc (Mex$ 2,306) | Mex$ 1,590 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 674,816 Franc (Mex$ 15,510) | Mex$ 11,923 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 387,500 Franc (Mex$ 8,906) | Mex$ 6,773 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 124,815 Franc (Mex$ 2,869) | Mex$ 1,354 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 29,078 Franc (Mex$ 668) | Mex$ 381 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 341,688 Franc (Mex$ 7,853) | Mex$ 8,096 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 128,931 Franc (Mex$ 2,963) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,005 Franc (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 105 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 690) | Mex$ 87 | + 695% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 16% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,369 Franc (Mex$ 353) | Mex$ 811 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 30,755 Franc (Mex$ 707) | Mex$ 667 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,489 Franc (Mex$ 655) | Mex$ 1,489 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,500 Franc (Mex$ 977) | Mex$ 1,283 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 2% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,844,700 Franc (Mex$ 272,239) | Mex$ 313,588 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,086 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,250 Franc (Mex$ 465) | Mex$ 460 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 26% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,084 Franc (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 75 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,500 Franc (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 189 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 17,026 Franc (Mex$ 391) | Mex$ 548 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,950 Franc (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 70 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,389 Franc (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 48 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,362 Franc (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 54 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 778 Franc (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 27 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,598 Franc (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 30 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,303 Franc (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 126 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,177 Franc (Mex$ 257) | Mex$ 378 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,393 Franc (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 137 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 690) | Mex$ 1,230 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,072 Franc (Mex$ 576) | Mex$ 742 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,284 Franc (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 103 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,628 Franc (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 55 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,440 Franc (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 44 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 352,572 Franc (Mex$ 8,104) | Mex$ 10,278 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (Mex$ 2.30) | Mex$ 2.28 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 42,638 Franc (Mex$ 980) | Mex$ 724 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,825 Franc (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 52 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,433 prices entered by 1,188 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 14% more expensive than in Mexico
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