Cost of living in Rwanda compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,967 Franc (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 153 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,368 Franc (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 106 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,261 Franc (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 58 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,550 Franc (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 32 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,236 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 22 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,850 Franc (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 67 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,391 Franc (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 40 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Franc (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 23 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 798 Franc (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 21 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 14,974 Franc (Mex$ 300) | Mex$ 215 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,762 Franc (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 28 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 845 Franc (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 776,779 Franc (Mex$ 15,566) | Mex$ 18,981 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 460,464 Franc (Mex$ 9,228) | Mex$ 8,885 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 101,168 Franc (Mex$ 2,027) | Mex$ 1,269 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 519,059 Franc (Mex$ 10,402) | Mex$ 10,676 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 265,264 Franc (Mex$ 5,316) | Mex$ 5,857 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 69,138 Franc (Mex$ 1,386) | Mex$ 937 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,814 Franc (Mex$ 918) | Mex$ 387 | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 367,907 Franc (Mex$ 7,373) | Mex$ 7,514 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 168,201 Franc (Mex$ 3,371) | Mex$ 1,954 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,059 Franc (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 100 | + 141% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 88 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 34% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 17,272 Franc (Mex$ 346) | Mex$ 853 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,236 Franc (Mex$ 506) | Mex$ 636 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,429 Franc (Mex$ 570) | Mex$ 1,507 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 44,226 Franc (Mex$ 886) | Mex$ 1,213 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,589,580 Franc (Mex$ 172,133) | Mex$ 326,745 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,052 Franc (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,047 Franc (Mex$ 582) | Mex$ 496 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,709 Franc (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 78 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,974 Franc (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 228 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,721 Franc (Mex$ 335) | Mex$ 552 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,654 Franc (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 68 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,446 Franc (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 49 | + 163% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,407 Franc (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 58 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 843 Franc (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 30 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,275 Franc (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 30 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,930 Franc (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 175 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,103 Franc (Mex$ 343) | Mex$ 348 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,101 Franc (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 140 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,004) | Mex$ 942 | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 26,309 Franc (Mex$ 527) | Mex$ 663 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,304 Franc (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 110 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,195 Franc (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 59 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,242 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 41 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 512,733 Franc (Mex$ 10,275) | Mex$ 9,897 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 147 Franc (Mex$ 2.95) | Mex$ 1.57 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 56,520 Franc (Mex$ 1,133) | Mex$ 848 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,243 Franc (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 55 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,140 prices entered by 1,429 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Rwanda is about the same as in Mexico
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