Cost of living in Rwanda compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 140% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 140% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Rwanda | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50,000 Franc (руб 2,936) | руб 516 | + 468% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Franc (руб 881) | руб 359 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,250 Franc (руб 250) | руб 199 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (руб 94) | руб 88 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,400 Franc (руб 141) | руб 145 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,200 Franc (руб 70) | руб 213 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,000 Franc (руб 705) | руб 416 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,000 Franc (руб 705) | руб 130 | + 442% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 Franc (руб 35) | руб 54 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,200 Franc (руб 70) | руб 89 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 Franc (руб 1,761) | руб 687 | + 157% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,629 Franc (руб 154) | руб 166 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,150 Franc (руб 126) | руб 40 | + 214% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 39% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Rwanda | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,100,000 Franc (руб 123,301) | руб 106,005 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,050,000 Franc (руб 61,650) | руб 58,355 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 600,000 Franc (руб 35,229) | руб 8,212 | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 Franc (руб 58,715) | руб 53,538 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 593,392 Franc (руб 34,841) | руб 32,390 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Franc (руб 11,743) | руб 5,826 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (руб 2,349) | руб 901 | + 161% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600,000 Franc (руб 35,229) | руб 22,130 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (руб 4,697) | руб 7,545 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (руб 117) | руб 546 | - 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 797 | - | |
| Clothes | - 74% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 74% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Rwanda | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 18,000 Franc (руб 1,057) | руб 6,508 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,213 Franc (руб 1,304) | руб 3,183 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc (руб 881) | руб 8,423 | - 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,970 Franc (руб 2,171) | руб 7,792 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 15% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Rwanda | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Franc (руб 2,348,587) | руб 2,623,330 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,793 Franc (руб 105) | руб 55 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,078 Franc (руб 1,120) | руб 2,129 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Rwanda | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (руб 147) | руб 316 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,057 Franc (руб 356) | руб 551 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,473 Franc (руб 732) | руб 1,975 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,988 Franc (руб 175) | руб 354 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,875 Franc (руб 404) | руб 216 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,172 Franc (руб 245) | руб 196 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (руб 117) | руб 125 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,352 Franc (руб 79) | руб 133 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,594 Franc (руб 152) | руб 499 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 37% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Rwanda | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,420 Franc (руб 612) | руб 1,898 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12,000 Franc (руб 705) | руб 672 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Franc (руб 2,349) | руб 5,461 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,863 Franc (руб 3,163) | руб 3,276 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,718 Franc (руб 453) | руб 487 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,810 Franc (руб 224) | руб 182 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,335 Franc (руб 78) | руб 249 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 211,565 Franc (руб 12,422) | руб 58,430 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (руб 3.55) | руб 3.97 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (руб 3,523) | руб 3,415 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,496 Franc (руб 147) | руб 209 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,068 prices entered by 187 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 22% more expensive than in Russia
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