Cost of living in Rwanda compared to United States
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Rwanda | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,202 Franc ($5.09) | $17 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,774 Franc ($7) | $9 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,095 Franc ($3.03) | $5.07 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc ($0.98) | $0.99 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,190 Franc ($2.14) | $3.33 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,110 Franc ($1.09) | $4.43 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,408 Franc ($6) | $7 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,208 Franc ($3.14) | $3.93 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 351 Franc ($0.34) | $1.92 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,127 Franc ($1.10) | $3.30 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,159 Franc ($12) | $16 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,403 Franc ($2.35) | $2.26 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 915 Franc ($0.90) | $2.46 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Rwanda | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 933,284 Franc ($914) | $2,508 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 597,866 Franc ($585) | $1,960 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 405,452 Franc ($397) | $206 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 481,203 Franc ($471) | $1,778 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 334,630 Franc ($328) | $1,342 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 202,726 Franc ($198) | $139 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,853 Franc ($16) | $56 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 587,805 Franc ($575) | $300 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 116,341 Franc ($114) | $135 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,857 Franc ($10) | $12 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,000 Franc ($13) | $27 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Rwanda | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,474 Franc ($27) | $51 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,213 Franc ($22) | $46 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,746 Franc ($38) | $92 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,970 Franc ($36) | $120 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Rwanda | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Franc ($39,158) | $25,474 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,004 Franc ($0.98) | $1.06 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,922 Franc ($16) | $77 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Rwanda | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,159 Franc ($4.07) | $7 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,057 Franc ($5.93) | $19 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,473 Franc ($12) | $125 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,988 Franc ($2.93) | $7 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,037 Franc ($4.93) | $4.17 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,172 Franc ($4.08) | $5.50 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc ($0.98) | $4.18 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,352 Franc ($1.32) | $2.05 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,504 Franc ($2.45) | $25 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Rwanda | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26,507 Franc ($26) | $49 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,538 Franc ($7) | $27 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Franc ($98) | $196 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,863 Franc ($53) | $83 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,619 Franc ($4.52) | $13 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,810 Franc ($3.73) | $5.19 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 953 Franc ($0.93) | $6 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 211,565 Franc ($207) | $499 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc ($0.06) | $0.17 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,591 Franc ($41) | $53 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,496 Franc ($2.44) | $9 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,191 prices entered by 2,617 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 52% cheaper than in United States
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