Cost of living in Rwanda compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 218% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 218% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Rwanda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50,000 Franc (₨9,915) | ₨802 | + 1136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Franc (₨2,975) | ₨1,160 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,250 Franc (₨843) | ₨585 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (₨317) | ₨228 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,400 Franc (₨476) | ₨313 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,200 Franc (₨238) | ₨158 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,000 Franc (₨2,380) | ₨879 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,000 Franc (₨2,380) | ₨266 | + 794% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 Franc (₨119) | ₨103 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,200 Franc (₨238) | ₨630 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 Franc (₨5,949) | ₨2,918 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,629 Franc (₨521) | ₨249 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,150 Franc (₨426) | ₨146 | + 192% | |
| Housing | + 189% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 189% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Rwanda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,100,000 Franc (₨416,444) | ₨93,306 | + 346% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,050,000 Franc (₨208,222) | ₨55,839 | + 273% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 600,000 Franc (₨118,984) | ₨20,080 | + 493% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 Franc (₨198,307) | ₨79,128 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 593,392 Franc (₨117,674) | ₨39,248 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Franc (₨39,661) | ₨16,807 | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (₨7,932) | ₨2,605 | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600,000 Franc (₨118,984) | ₨61,383 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (₨15,865) | ₨29,384 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (₨397) | ₨1,214 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨2,976 | - | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 52% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Rwanda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 18,000 Franc (₨3,570) | ₨4,498 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,213 Franc (₨4,405) | ₨9,724 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc (₨2,975) | ₨12,486 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,970 Franc (₨7,331) | ₨13,517 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Rwanda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Franc (₨7,932,269) | ₨2,800,000 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,793 Franc (₨356) | ₨272 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,078 Franc (₨3,783) | ₨3,752 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Rwanda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (₨496) | ₨230 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,057 Franc (₨1,201) | ₨838 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,473 Franc (₨2,473) | ₨3,307 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,988 Franc (₨593) | ₨1,222 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,875 Franc (₨1,363) | ₨649 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,172 Franc (₨827) | ₨557 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (₨397) | ₨396 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,352 Franc (₨268) | ₨217 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,594 Franc (₨514) | ₨495 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 68% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Rwanda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,420 Franc (₨2,066) | ₨3,859 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12,000 Franc (₨2,380) | ₨1,827 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Franc (₨7,932) | ₨6,844 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,863 Franc (₨10,681) | ₨8,435 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,718 Franc (₨1,530) | ₨2,877 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,810 Franc (₨755) | ₨566 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,335 Franc (₨265) | ₨965 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 211,565 Franc (₨41,955) | ₨149,999 | - 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (₨12) | ₨255 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (₨11,898) | ₨5,305 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,496 Franc (₨495) | ₨637 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 794 prices entered by 211 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan
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