Cost of living in Rwanda compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,595 Franc (₨795) | ₨577 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,265 Franc (₨738) | ₨658 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,476 Franc (₨775) | ₨249 | + 212% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (₨173) | ₨108 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,451 Franc (₨251) | ₨120 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,438 Franc (₨249) | ₨96 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,207 Franc (₨1,074) | ₨526 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,784 Franc (₨655) | ₨176 | + 272% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 388 Franc (₨67) | ₨44 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 730 Franc (₨126) | ₨344 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,889 Franc (₨2,404) | ₨1,632 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,720 Franc (₨298) | ₨126 | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 926 Franc (₨160) | ₨57 | + 180% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 116% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 981,309 Franc (₨169,834) | ₨60,758 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 455,063 Franc (₨78,757) | ₨35,785 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,904 Franc (₨17,463) | ₨9,753 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 542,114 Franc (₨93,823) | ₨53,937 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 313,697 Franc (₨54,291) | ₨30,998 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52,978 Franc (₨9,169) | ₨7,631 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,145 Franc (₨7,813) | ₨2,510 | + 211% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 467,665 Franc (₨80,938) | ₨40,341 | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 192,299 Franc (₨33,281) | ₨12,473 | + 167% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,965 Franc (₨859) | ₨609 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,668 Franc (₨635) | ₨649 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,295 Franc (₨3,685) | ₨2,518 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27,771 Franc (₨4,806) | ₨3,757 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,941 Franc (₨6,393) | ₨6,430 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,364 Franc (₨9,236) | ₨5,127 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,650,300 Franc (₨2,881,647) | ₨2,319,940 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,065 Franc (₨184) | ₨115 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,834 Franc (₨5,163) | ₨2,310 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 131% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,073 Franc (₨705) | ₨235 | + 199% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,572 Franc (₨1,311) | ₨426 | + 208% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,434 Franc (₨3,363) | ₨1,378 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,705 Franc (₨1,160) | ₨435 | + 167% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,282 Franc (₨1,087) | ₨332 | + 227% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,229 Franc (₨559) | ₨311 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,027 Franc (₨178) | ₨207 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,419 Franc (₨246) | ₨138 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,306 Franc (₨745) | ₨434 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,721 Franc (₨3,067) | ₨1,566 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,950 Franc (₨1,549) | ₨1,256 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Franc (₨17,307) | ₨3,430 | + 405% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32,754 Franc (₨5,669) | ₨3,673 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,697 Franc (₨986) | ₨792 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,195 Franc (₨553) | ₨348 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,242 Franc (₨215) | ₨516 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 431,292 Franc (₨74,643) | ₨50,116 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 Franc (₨6) | ₨4.30 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 45,850 Franc (₨7,935) | ₨4,335 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,404 Franc (₨416) | ₨215 | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,271 prices entered by 493 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan
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