Cost of living in Rwanda compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Rwanda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,202 Franc (₨985) | ₨519 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,774 Franc (₨1,283) | ₨742 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,095 Franc (₨586) | ₨215 | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (₨189) | ₨119 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,190 Franc (₨415) | ₨168 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,110 Franc (₨210) | ₨102 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,408 Franc (₨1,214) | ₨658 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,208 Franc (₨608) | ₨194 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 351 Franc (₨66) | ₨51 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,127 Franc (₨213) | ₨220 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,159 Franc (₨2,303) | ₨2,141 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,403 Franc (₨455) | ₨170 | + 168% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 915 Franc (₨173) | ₨77 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 149% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 149% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Rwanda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 933,284 Franc (₨176,753) | ₨65,360 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 597,866 Franc (₨113,229) | ₨44,450 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 405,452 Franc (₨76,788) | ₨14,918 | + 415% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 481,203 Franc (₨91,134) | ₨47,849 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 334,630 Franc (₨63,375) | ₨35,800 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 202,726 Franc (₨38,394) | ₨10,123 | + 279% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,853 Franc (₨3,002) | ₨2,270 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 587,805 Franc (₨111,324) | ₨53,975 | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 116,341 Franc (₨22,034) | ₨18,356 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,857 Franc (₨1,867) | ₨851 | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,000 Franc (₨2,462) | ₨797 | + 209% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 39% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Rwanda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,474 Franc (₨5,203) | ₨4,868 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,213 Franc (₨4,207) | ₨7,670 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,746 Franc (₨7,338) | ₨17,357 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,970 Franc (₨7,002) | ₨8,106 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 10% 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 (₨7,575,550) | ₨5,697,890 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,004 Franc (₨190) | ₨146 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,922 Franc (₨3,015) | ₨4,073 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Rwanda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,159 Franc (₨788) | ₨237 | + 232% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,057 Franc (₨1,147) | ₨572 | + 101% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,473 Franc (₨2,362) | ₨1,768 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,988 Franc (₨566) | ₨1,267 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,037 Franc (₨954) | ₨575 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,172 Franc (₨790) | ₨371 | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨189) | ₨352 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,352 Franc (₨256) | ₨116 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,504 Franc (₨474) | ₨681 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 29% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Rwanda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26,507 Franc (₨5,020) | ₨2,016 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,538 Franc (₨1,428) | ₨1,908 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Franc (₨18,939) | ₨2,708 | + 599% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,863 Franc (₨10,201) | ₨4,907 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,619 Franc (₨875) | ₨1,025 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,810 Franc (₨722) | ₨469 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 953 Franc (₨180) | ₨513 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 211,565 Franc (₨40,068) | ₨107,118 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (₨11) | ₨4.02 | + 185% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,591 Franc (₨7,877) | ₨4,729 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,496 Franc (₨473) | ₨237 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 970 prices entered by 321 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan
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