Cost of living in Rwanda compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 45% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,187 Franc (руб 468) | руб 399 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,756 Franc (руб 435) | руб 284 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,338 Franc (руб 252) | руб 143 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,158 Franc (руб 87) | руб 65 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,537 Franc (руб 116) | руб 88 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,295 Franc (руб 98) | руб 129 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,288 Franc (руб 400) | руб 345 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,601 Franc (руб 348) | руб 108 | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 381 Franc (руб 29) | руб 35 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,064 Franc (руб 80) | руб 66 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,072 Franc (руб 837) | руб 583 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,256 Franc (руб 170) | руб 109 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 849 Franc (руб 64) | руб 28 | + 125% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 818,264 Franc (руб 61,848) | руб 68,166 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 462,251 Franc (руб 34,939) | руб 37,974 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 84,486 Franc (руб 6,386) | руб 6,392 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 440,958 Franc (руб 33,330) | руб 31,618 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 207,137 Franc (руб 15,656) | руб 22,018 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 37,169 Franc (руб 2,809) | руб 4,038 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,788 Franc (руб 1,269) | руб 448 | + 183% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 364,383 Franc (руб 27,542) | руб 24,813 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 126,690 Franc (руб 9,576) | руб 6,723 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,854 Franc (руб 518) | руб 416 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (руб 378) | руб 926 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 43% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,520 Franc (руб 2,231) | руб 4,661 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,294 Franc (руб 1,685) | руб 2,580 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,158 Franc (руб 2,431) | руб 5,596 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 48,260 Franc (руб 3,648) | руб 6,714 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 55% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Franc (руб 3,023,389) | руб 1,237,120 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 996 Franc (руб 75) | руб 47 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,442 Franc (руб 1,470) | руб 1,548 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 16% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,192 Franc (руб 317) | руб 476 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,057 Franc (руб 458) | руб 504 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,473 Franc (руб 943) | руб 1,289 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,988 Franc (руб 226) | руб 311 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,037 Franc (руб 381) | руб 183 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,172 Franc (руб 315) | руб 206 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,191 Franc (руб 90) | руб 77 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,423 Franc (руб 108) | руб 97 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,693 Franc (руб 279) | руб 580 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 8% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31,590 Franc (руб 2,388) | руб 1,480 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,538 Franc (руб 570) | руб 574 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Franc (руб 7,558) | руб 5,826 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,863 Franc (руб 4,071) | руб 3,401 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,330 Franc (руб 478) | руб 387 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,007 Franc (руб 303) | руб 168 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,068 Franc (руб 81) | руб 221 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 211,565 Franc (руб 15,991) | руб 38,001 | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (руб 4.57) | руб 7 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,780 Franc (руб 2,402) | руб 3,491 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,496 Franc (руб 189) | руб 160 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,870 prices entered by 718 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 16% more expensive than in Russia
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