- Cost of Living
- Rwanda
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rwanda compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,339 Franc (₨849) | ₨559 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,983 Franc (₨633) | ₨610 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,502 Franc (₨398) | ₨222 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 886 Franc (₨141) | ₨108 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,407 Franc (₨224) | ₨121 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 904 Franc (₨144) | ₨80 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,273 Franc (₨520) | ₨439 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,375 Franc (₨537) | ₨154 | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 353 Franc (₨56) | ₨40 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 907 Franc (₨144) | ₨293 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,091 Franc (₨1,445) | ₨2,141 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,520 Franc (₨242) | ₨117 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 855 Franc (₨136) | ₨56 | + 144% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 762,493 Franc (₨121,218) | ₨57,192 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 394,036 Franc (₨62,642) | ₨36,148 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,350 Franc (₨15,953) | ₨8,238 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 674,816 Franc (₨107,280) | ₨44,615 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 387,500 Franc (₨61,603) | ₨25,516 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 124,815 Franc (₨19,843) | ₨6,795 | + 192% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 29,078 Franc (₨4,623) | ₨2,646 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 341,688 Franc (₨54,320) | ₨39,967 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 128,931 Franc (₨20,497) | ₨11,006 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,005 Franc (₨796) | ₨499 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 Franc (₨4,769) | ₨1,104 | + 332% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,369 Franc (₨2,443) | ₨2,600 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 30,755 Franc (₨4,889) | ₨4,026 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,489 Franc (₨4,529) | ₨6,156 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,500 Franc (₨6,756) | ₨5,351 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,844,700 Franc (₨1,883,023) | ₨1,833,160 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,086 Franc (₨173) | ₨90 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,250 Franc (₨3,219) | ₨2,481 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 88% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,084 Franc (₨1,126) | ₨227 | + 395% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,500 Franc (₨1,033) | ₨652 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 17,026 Franc (₨2,707) | ₨2,133 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,950 Franc (₨628) | ₨444 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,389 Franc (₨698) | ₨275 | + 154% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,362 Franc (₨693) | ₨340 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 778 Franc (₨124) | ₨142 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,598 Franc (₨254) | ₨109 | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,303 Franc (₨843) | ₨637 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 11% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,177 Franc (₨1,777) | ₨1,494 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,393 Franc (₨1,334) | ₨1,128 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (₨4,769) | ₨3,688 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,072 Franc (₨3,986) | ₨3,101 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,284 Franc (₨840) | ₨526 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,628 Franc (₨418) | ₨392 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,440 Franc (₨229) | ₨548 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 352,572 Franc (₨56,050) | ₨55,238 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (₨16) | ₨49 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 42,638 Franc (₨6,778) | ₨4,025 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,825 Franc (₨449) | ₨185 | + 143% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,610 prices entered by 560 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan
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