Cost of living in Rwanda compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 26% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Rwanda | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,202 Franc (2,144 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,774 Franc (2,792 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,095 Franc (1,276 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,357 Franc (559 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,886 Franc (1,190 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,110 Franc (458 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,408 Franc (2,641 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,208 Franc (1,322 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 340 Franc (140 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,127 Franc (465 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,159 Franc (5,011 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,813 Franc (747 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,500 Franc (618 ₦) | 642 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 32% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Rwanda | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 933,284 Franc (384,642 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 597,866 Franc (246,403 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 405,452 Franc (167,102 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 884,630 Franc (364,589 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 334,630 Franc (137,914 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 202,726 Franc (83,551 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,853 Franc (6,534 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 587,805 Franc (242,257 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 116,341 Franc (47,949 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,857 Franc (4,062 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,000 Franc (5,358 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 257% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 30% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Rwanda | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 18,000 Franc (7,418 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,213 Franc (9,155 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,746 Franc (15,969 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,970 Franc (15,237 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Rwanda | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Franc (16,485,509 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,462 Franc (603 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,078 Franc (7,863 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Rwanda | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,159 Franc (1,714 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 348% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,057 Franc (2,496 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,473 Franc (5,141 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,988 Franc (1,232 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,037 Franc (2,076 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,172 Franc (1,719 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (412 ₦) | 651 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,352 Franc (557 ₦) | 663 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,594 Franc (1,069 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Rwanda | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,420 Franc (4,294 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12,000 Franc (4,946 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Franc (41,214 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 367% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,863 Franc (22,199 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,718 Franc (3,181 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,810 Franc (1,570 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,335 Franc (550 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 211,565 Franc (87,194 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (25 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (24,728 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,496 Franc (1,029 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 327 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 20% cheaper than in Nigeria
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