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Cost of living in Rwanda compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,423 Franc (₨694) | ₨597 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,466 Franc (₨701) | ₨693 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,738 Franc (₨430) | ₨209 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 939 Franc (₨147) | ₨107 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,377 Franc (₨216) | ₨123 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,006 Franc (₨158) | ₨91 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,157 Franc (₨809) | ₨623 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,123 Franc (₨647) | ₨156 | + 314% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 392 Franc (₨62) | ₨43 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 867 Franc (₨136) | ₨296 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,454 Franc (₨1,640) | ₨2,933 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,606 Franc (₨252) | ₨122 | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 827 Franc (₨130) | ₨60 | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 132% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 765,327 Franc (₨120,081) | ₨56,407 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 411,338 Franc (₨64,540) | ₨36,398 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 114,527 Franc (₨17,970) | ₨8,000 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 675,958 Franc (₨106,059) | ₨44,838 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 315,504 Franc (₨49,503) | ₨29,861 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 113,700 Franc (₨17,840) | ₨6,742 | + 165% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30,300 Franc (₨4,754) | ₨2,635 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 347,626 Franc (₨54,543) | ₨38,859 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 129,915 Franc (₨20,384) | ₨12,077 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13,105 Franc (₨2,056) | ₨506 | + 306% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 Franc (₨4,707) | ₨1,220 | + 286% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 14% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 13,117 Franc (₨2,058) | ₨2,544 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 22,882 Franc (₨3,590) | ₨4,152 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 27,421 Franc (₨4,302) | ₨6,931 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,423 Franc (₨6,656) | ₨5,565 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,367,000 Franc (₨2,411,112) | ₨2,240,060 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,054 Franc (₨165) | ₨95 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 24,394 Franc (₨3,827) | ₨2,465 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Franc (₨785) | ₨239 | + 228% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨823 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 17,172 Franc (₨2,694) | ₨2,280 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,071 Franc (₨639) | ₨498 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,700 Franc (₨894) | ₨279 | + 220% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,384 Franc (₨688) | ₨337 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,659 Franc (₨260) | ₨160 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,316 Franc (₨206) | ₨105 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,535 Franc (₨712) | ₨510 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,647 Franc (₨2,769) | ₨1,448 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,228 Franc (₨1,291) | ₨1,118 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨4,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,475 Franc (₨4,782) | ₨3,318 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,056 Franc (₨793) | ₨649 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,480 Franc (₨389) | ₨403 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,847 Franc (₨290) | ₨546 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 352,572 Franc (₨55,319) | ₨63,543 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 147 Franc (₨23) | ₨47 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48,278 Franc (₨7,575) | ₨4,077 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,667 Franc (₨418) | ₨319 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,250 prices entered by 573 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan
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