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Cost of living in Rwanda compared to Russia
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 19% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,423 Franc (руб 312) | руб 350 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,466 Franc (руб 315) | руб 261 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,738 Franc (руб 193) | руб 138 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 939 Franc (руб 66) | руб 65 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,377 Franc (руб 97) | руб 83 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,006 Franc (руб 71) | руб 141 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,157 Franc (руб 364) | руб 293 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,123 Franc (руб 291) | руб 95 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 392 Franc (руб 28) | руб 33 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 867 Franc (руб 61) | руб 60 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,454 Franc (руб 737) | руб 521 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,606 Franc (руб 113) | руб 97 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 827 Franc (руб 58) | руб 30 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 36% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 765,327 Franc (руб 53,981) | руб 75,593 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 411,338 Franc (руб 29,013) | руб 39,597 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 114,527 Franc (руб 8,078) | руб 6,187 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 675,958 Franc (руб 47,677) | руб 36,339 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 315,504 Franc (руб 22,253) | руб 23,768 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 113,700 Franc (руб 8,020) | руб 3,745 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30,300 Franc (руб 2,137) | руб 474 | + 351% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 347,626 Franc (руб 24,519) | руб 26,670 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 129,915 Franc (руб 9,163) | руб 7,096 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13,105 Franc (руб 924) | руб 393 | + 135% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 Franc (руб 2,116) | руб 710 | + 198% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 60% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 13,117 Franc (руб 925) | руб 5,542 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 22,882 Franc (руб 1,614) | руб 3,185 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 27,421 Franc (руб 1,934) | руб 5,739 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,423 Franc (руб 2,992) | руб 7,727 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,367,000 Franc (руб 1,083,880) | руб 1,354,190 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,054 Franc (руб 74) | руб 44 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 24,394 Franc (руб 1,721) | руб 1,778 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 43% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Franc (руб 353) | руб 364 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 587 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 17,172 Franc (руб 1,211) | руб 1,188 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,071 Franc (руб 287) | руб 209 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,700 Franc (руб 402) | руб 166 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,384 Franc (руб 309) | руб 198 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,659 Franc (руб 117) | руб 69 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,316 Franc (руб 93) | руб 102 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,535 Franc (руб 320) | руб 520 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 9% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,647 Franc (руб 1,245) | руб 1,690 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,228 Franc (руб 580) | руб 650 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,167 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,475 Franc (руб 2,150) | руб 3,162 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,056 Franc (руб 357) | руб 382 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,480 Franc (руб 175) | руб 180 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,847 Franc (руб 130) | руб 242 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 352,572 Franc (руб 24,868) | руб 31,464 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 147 Franc (руб 10) | руб 4.23 | + 145% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48,278 Franc (руб 3,405) | руб 3,379 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,667 Franc (руб 188) | руб 140 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,194 prices entered by 866 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 8% more expensive than in Russia
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