Cost of living in Rwanda compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Rwanda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,202 Franc (₨1,315) | ₨851 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,774 Franc (₨1,712) | ₨952 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,095 Franc (₨782) | ₨348 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,357 Franc (₨343) | ₨168 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,886 Franc (₨729) | ₨282 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,110 Franc (₨281) | ₨250 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,408 Franc (₨1,620) | ₨1,139 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,208 Franc (₨811) | ₨290 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 340 Franc (₨86) | ₨122 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,127 Franc (₨285) | ₨549 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,159 Franc (₨3,073) | ₨2,784 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,813 Franc (₨458) | ₨289 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,500 Franc (₨379) | ₨191 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 140% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Rwanda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 933,284 Franc (₨235,884) | ₨115,670 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 597,866 Franc (₨151,108) | ₨70,950 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 405,452 Franc (₨102,476) | ₨25,995 | + 294% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 884,630 Franc (₨223,587) | ₨59,502 | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 334,630 Franc (₨84,576) | ₨50,821 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 202,726 Franc (₨51,238) | ₨20,152 | + 154% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,853 Franc (₨4,007) | ₨2,097 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 587,805 Franc (₨148,565) | ₨71,636 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 116,341 Franc (₨29,405) | ₨23,262 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,857 Franc (₨2,491) | ₨1,718 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,000 Franc (₨3,286) | ₨1,977 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 7% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Rwanda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 18,000 Franc (₨4,549) | ₨3,426 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,213 Franc (₨5,614) | ₨6,254 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,746 Franc (₨9,793) | ₨13,199 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,970 Franc (₨9,344) | ₨8,569 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 45% 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 (₨10,109,846) | ₨4,456,060 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,462 Franc (₨370) | ₨270 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,078 Franc (₨4,822) | ₨4,626 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Rwanda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,159 Franc (₨1,051) | ₨1,015 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,057 Franc (₨1,531) | ₨1,391 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,473 Franc (₨3,153) | ₨3,667 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,988 Franc (₨755) | ₨521 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,037 Franc (₨1,273) | ₨922 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,172 Franc (₨1,054) | ₨736 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨253) | ₨249 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,352 Franc (₨342) | ₨242 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,594 Franc (₨656) | ₨860 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Rwanda | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,420 Franc (₨2,634) | ₨3,545 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12,000 Franc (₨3,033) | ₨2,089 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Franc (₨25,275) | ₨2,959 | + 754% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,863 Franc (₨13,614) | ₨7,109 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,718 Franc (₨1,951) | ₨880 | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,810 Franc (₨963) | ₨669 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,335 Franc (₨337) | ₨1,106 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 211,565 Franc (₨53,472) | ₨119,622 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (₨15) | ₨3.79 | + 303% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (₨15,165) | ₨3,764 | + 303% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,496 Franc (₨631) | ₨415 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,760 prices entered by 462 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan
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