Cost of living in Rwanda compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Rwanda | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,202 Franc (руб 321) | руб 466 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,774 Franc (руб 418) | руб 308 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,095 Franc (руб 191) | руб 178 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (руб 62) | руб 79 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,190 Franc (руб 135) | руб 115 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,110 Franc (руб 69) | руб 209 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,408 Franc (руб 396) | руб 412 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,208 Franc (руб 198) | руб 116 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 351 Franc (руб 22) | руб 59 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,127 Franc (руб 70) | руб 69 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,159 Franc (руб 751) | руб 638 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,403 Franc (руб 148) | руб 131 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 915 Franc (руб 57) | руб 37 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 19% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Rwanda | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 933,284 Franc (руб 57,649) | руб 62,722 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 597,866 Franc (руб 36,930) | руб 44,108 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 405,452 Franc (руб 25,045) | руб 8,171 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 481,203 Franc (руб 29,724) | руб 37,668 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 334,630 Franc (руб 20,670) | руб 26,807 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 202,726 Franc (руб 12,522) | руб 4,924 | + 154% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,853 Franc (руб 979) | руб 526 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 587,805 Franc (руб 36,309) | руб 28,072 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 116,341 Franc (руб 7,186) | руб 8,737 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,857 Franc (руб 609) | руб 490 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,000 Franc (руб 803) | руб 773 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 64% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 64% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Rwanda | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,474 Franc (руб 1,697) | руб 5,735 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,213 Franc (руб 1,372) | руб 3,509 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,746 Franc (руб 2,393) | руб 6,597 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,970 Franc (руб 2,284) | руб 7,183 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Rwanda | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Franc (руб 2,470,819) | руб 1,948,350 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,004 Franc (руб 62) | руб 50 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,922 Franc (руб 984) | руб 1,752 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 16% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Rwanda | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,159 Franc (руб 257) | руб 466 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,057 Franc (руб 374) | руб 459 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,473 Franc (руб 770) | руб 1,425 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,988 Franc (руб 185) | руб 300 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,037 Franc (руб 311) | руб 210 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,172 Franc (руб 258) | руб 248 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (руб 62) | руб 101 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,352 Franc (руб 84) | руб 123 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,504 Franc (руб 155) | руб 662 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 28% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Rwanda | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26,507 Franc (руб 1,637) | руб 1,608 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,538 Franc (руб 466) | руб 566 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Franc (руб 6,177) | руб 3,944 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,863 Franc (руб 3,327) | руб 4,438 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,619 Franc (руб 285) | руб 399 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,810 Franc (руб 235) | руб 188 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 953 Franc (руб 59) | руб 258 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 211,565 Franc (руб 13,068) | руб 48,530 | - 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (руб 3.73) | руб 3.24 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,591 Franc (руб 2,569) | руб 2,786 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,496 Franc (руб 154) | руб 172 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,009 prices entered by 416 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 8% cheaper than in Russia
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