- Cost of Living
- Rwanda
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rwanda compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 20% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,339 Franc (руб 407) | руб 357 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,983 Franc (руб 304) | руб 284 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,502 Franc (руб 191) | руб 134 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 886 Franc (руб 68) | руб 64 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,407 Franc (руб 107) | руб 81 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 904 Franc (руб 69) | руб 146 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,273 Franc (руб 250) | руб 309 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,375 Franc (руб 257) | руб 94 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 353 Franc (руб 27) | руб 35 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 907 Franc (руб 69) | руб 62 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,091 Franc (руб 693) | руб 530 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,520 Franc (руб 116) | руб 94 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 855 Franc (руб 65) | руб 32 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 45% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 762,493 Franc (руб 58,166) | руб 74,401 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 394,036 Franc (руб 30,059) | руб 39,896 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,350 Franc (руб 7,655) | руб 6,144 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 674,816 Franc (руб 51,478) | руб 37,069 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 387,500 Franc (руб 29,560) | руб 24,805 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 124,815 Franc (руб 9,521) | руб 3,895 | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 29,078 Franc (руб 2,218) | руб 482 | + 361% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 341,688 Franc (руб 26,065) | руб 26,462 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 128,931 Franc (руб 9,835) | руб 5,863 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,005 Franc (руб 382) | руб 384 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 Franc (руб 2,289) | руб 523 | + 338% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 44% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,369 Franc (руб 1,172) | руб 5,275 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 30,755 Franc (руб 2,346) | руб 3,110 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,489 Franc (руб 2,173) | руб 5,592 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,500 Franc (руб 3,242) | руб 7,318 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 0% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,844,700 Franc (руб 903,564) | руб 1,174,690 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,086 Franc (руб 83) | руб 43 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,250 Franc (руб 1,545) | руб 1,678 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 38% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,084 Franc (руб 540) | руб 318 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,500 Franc (руб 496) | руб 498 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 17,026 Franc (руб 1,299) | руб 1,232 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,950 Franc (руб 301) | руб 232 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,389 Franc (руб 335) | руб 159 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,362 Franc (руб 333) | руб 205 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 778 Franc (руб 59) | руб 70 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,598 Franc (руб 122) | руб 103 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,303 Franc (руб 405) | руб 529 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,177 Franc (руб 853) | руб 1,635 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,393 Franc (руб 640) | руб 669 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (руб 2,289) | руб 4,972 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,072 Franc (руб 1,913) | руб 3,313 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,284 Franc (руб 403) | руб 371 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,628 Franc (руб 200) | руб 176 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,440 Franc (руб 110) | руб 227 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 352,572 Franc (руб 26,896) | руб 31,742 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (руб 8) | руб 4.78 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 42,638 Franc (руб 3,253) | руб 3,075 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,825 Franc (руб 216) | руб 137 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,745 prices entered by 913 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 12% more expensive than in Russia
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