Cost of living in Rwanda compared to Turkey
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Food | + 70% | |||
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Food in Rwanda is 70% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Rwanda | Turkey | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (250TL) | 313TL | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Franc (375TL) | 187TL | + 101% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,000 Franc (175TL) | 101TL | + 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,560 Franc (39TL) | 36TL | + 9% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,455 Franc (86TL) | 84TL | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (50TL) | 36TL | + 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,000 Franc (300TL) | 178TL | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,000 Franc (300TL) | 35TL | + 765% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,022 Franc (26TL) | 26TL | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Franc (50TL) | 51TL | - 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 Franc (751TL) | 264TL | + 184% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,629 Franc (66TL) | 46TL | + 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,150 Franc (54TL) | 12TL | + 348% | |
Housing | + 58% | |||
Housing in Rwanda is 58% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Rwanda | Turkey | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (37,545TL) | 36,872TL | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 900,000 Franc (22,527TL) | 19,914TL | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 600,000 Franc (15,018TL) | 3,102TL | + 384% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,172,530 Franc (29,349TL) | 22,679TL | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 900,000 Franc (22,527TL) | 13,963TL | + 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Franc (5,006TL) | 2,638TL | + 90% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (1,001TL) | 269TL | + 272% | |
40” flat screen tv | 800,000 Franc (20,024TL) | 12,024TL | + 67% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Franc (7,509TL) | 4,514TL | + 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,000 Franc (501TL) | 185TL | + 171% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (125TL) | 151TL | - 17% | |
Clothes | - 61% | |||
Clothes in Rwanda is 61% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
Rwanda | Turkey | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 18,000 Franc (451TL) | 1,550TL | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,213 Franc (556TL) | 1,036TL | - 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc (375TL) | 2,671TL | - 86% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,970 Franc (925TL) | 2,548TL | - 64% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Rwanda is 32% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
Rwanda | Turkey | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Franc (1,001,213TL) | 1,465,620TL | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,793 Franc (45TL) | 37TL | + 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 19,078 Franc (478TL) | 1,050TL | - 55% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Rwanda is 33% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
Rwanda | Turkey | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,159 Franc (104TL) | 98TL | + 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,057 Franc (152TL) | 159TL | - 5% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,473 Franc (312TL) | 1,317TL | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,988 Franc (75TL) | 229TL | - 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,037 Franc (126TL) | 131TL | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,172 Franc (104TL) | 119TL | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (25TL) | 56TL | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,352 Franc (34TL) | 73TL | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,594 Franc (65TL) | 210TL | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Rwanda is 37% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
Rwanda | Turkey | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,420 Franc (261TL) | 1,061TL | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 12,000 Franc (300TL) | 357TL | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Franc (1,001TL) | 1,053TL | - 5% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,863 Franc (1,348TL) | 1,275TL | + 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,718 Franc (193TL) | 312TL | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,810 Franc (95TL) | 77TL | + 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,335 Franc (33TL) | 107TL | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 211,565 Franc (5,296TL) | 22,742TL | - 77% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (1.51TL) | 1.30TL | + 16% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (1,502TL) | 1,243TL | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,496 Franc (62TL) | 54TL | + 17% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,491 prices entered by 370 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2024.
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 6% more expensive than in Turkey
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