Cost of living in Rwanda compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,187 Franc (₨948) | ₨441 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,756 Franc (₨882) | ₨682 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,338 Franc (₨512) | ₨269 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,158 Franc (₨177) | ₨115 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,537 Franc (₨236) | ₨152 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,295 Franc (₨198) | ₨86 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,288 Franc (₨811) | ₨730 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,601 Franc (₨705) | ₨149 | + 373% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 381 Franc (₨58) | ₨53 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,064 Franc (₨163) | ₨304 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,072 Franc (₨1,697) | ₨1,613 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,256 Franc (₨346) | ₨130 | + 166% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 849 Franc (₨130) | ₨81 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 818,264 Franc (₨125,434) | ₨68,178 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 462,251 Franc (₨70,860) | ₨38,848 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 84,486 Franc (₨12,951) | ₨11,046 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 440,958 Franc (₨67,596) | ₨53,451 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 207,137 Franc (₨31,753) | ₨33,101 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 37,169 Franc (₨5,698) | ₨9,791 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,788 Franc (₨2,573) | ₨2,408 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 364,383 Franc (₨55,857) | ₨45,353 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 126,690 Franc (₨19,421) | ₨22,152 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,854 Franc (₨1,051) | ₨767 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (₨766) | ₨518 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 26% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,520 Franc (₨4,525) | ₨3,232 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,294 Franc (₨3,417) | ₨5,463 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,158 Franc (₨4,930) | ₨9,871 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 48,260 Franc (₨7,398) | ₨6,396 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Franc (₨6,131,723) | ₨2,677,660 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 996 Franc (₨153) | ₨106 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,442 Franc (₨2,980) | ₨2,392 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,192 Franc (₨643) | ₨250 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,057 Franc (₨929) | ₨778 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,473 Franc (₨1,912) | ₨1,865 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,988 Franc (₨458) | ₨577 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,037 Franc (₨772) | ₨370 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,172 Franc (₨640) | ₨526 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,191 Franc (₨183) | ₨185 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,423 Franc (₨218) | ₨156 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,693 Franc (₨566) | ₨515 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31,590 Franc (₨4,843) | ₨2,013 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,538 Franc (₨1,156) | ₨1,512 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Franc (₨15,329) | ₨2,928 | + 424% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,863 Franc (₨8,257) | ₨3,842 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,330 Franc (₨970) | ₨1,548 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,007 Franc (₨614) | ₨492 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,068 Franc (₨164) | ₨444 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 211,565 Franc (₨32,431) | ₨58,650 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (₨9) | ₨41 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,780 Franc (₨4,872) | ₨3,909 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,496 Franc (₨383) | ₨268 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,727 prices entered by 433 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan
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