Cost of living in Rwanda compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 31% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,595 Franc (руб 341) | руб 407 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,265 Franc (руб 316) | руб 265 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,476 Franc (руб 332) | руб 147 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (руб 74) | руб 67 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,451 Franc (руб 108) | руб 88 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,438 Franc (руб 107) | руб 147 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,207 Franc (руб 460) | руб 324 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,784 Franc (руб 280) | руб 98 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 388 Franc (руб 29) | руб 34 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 730 Franc (руб 54) | руб 64 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,889 Franc (руб 1,029) | руб 591 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,720 Franc (руб 127) | руб 102 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 926 Franc (руб 69) | руб 32 | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 22% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 981,309 Franc (руб 72,723) | руб 71,169 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 455,063 Franc (руб 33,724) | руб 39,385 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,904 Franc (руб 7,478) | руб 6,163 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 542,114 Franc (руб 40,175) | руб 40,928 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 313,697 Franc (руб 23,247) | руб 24,350 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52,978 Franc (руб 3,926) | руб 4,247 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,145 Franc (руб 3,346) | руб 417 | + 702% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 467,665 Franc (руб 34,658) | руб 26,540 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 192,299 Franc (руб 14,251) | руб 6,255 | + 128% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,965 Franc (руб 368) | руб 462 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,668 Franc (руб 272) | руб 628 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 39% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,295 Franc (руб 1,578) | руб 5,495 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27,771 Franc (руб 2,058) | руб 2,544 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,941 Franc (руб 2,738) | руб 5,941 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,364 Franc (руб 3,955) | руб 6,606 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 14% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,650,300 Franc (руб 1,233,917) | руб 1,358,270 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,065 Franc (руб 79) | руб 46 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,834 Franc (руб 2,211) | руб 1,874 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 32% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,073 Franc (руб 302) | руб 449 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,572 Franc (руб 561) | руб 578 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,434 Franc (руб 1,440) | руб 1,374 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,705 Franc (руб 497) | руб 313 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,282 Franc (руб 466) | руб 167 | + 178% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,229 Franc (руб 239) | руб 227 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,027 Franc (руб 76) | руб 82 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,419 Franc (руб 105) | руб 99 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,306 Franc (руб 319) | руб 570 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 9% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,721 Franc (руб 1,313) | руб 1,511 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,950 Franc (руб 663) | руб 597 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Franc (руб 7,411) | руб 5,681 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32,754 Franc (руб 2,427) | руб 3,689 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,697 Franc (руб 422) | руб 394 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,195 Franc (руб 237) | руб 200 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,242 Franc (руб 92) | руб 215 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 431,292 Franc (руб 31,962) | руб 31,375 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 Franc (руб 2.62) | руб 2.24 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 45,850 Franc (руб 3,398) | руб 3,654 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,404 Franc (руб 178) | руб 155 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,067 prices entered by 513 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 11% more expensive than in Russia
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