Cost of living in Rwanda compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,274 Franc ($4.57) | $14 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,254 Franc ($4.55) | $8 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,281 Franc ($4.58) | $4.32 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc ($1.07) | $0.88 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,391 Franc ($1.49) | $3.00 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,312 Franc ($1.40) | $4.08 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,850 Franc ($6) | $6 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,349 Franc ($3.58) | $3.39 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Franc ($0.43) | $1.74 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 776 Franc ($0.83) | $3.21 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 14,276 Franc ($15) | $15 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,762 Franc ($1.88) | $1.92 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 845 Franc ($0.90) | $2.07 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 871,363 Franc ($932) | $2,233 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 455,669 Franc ($487) | $1,605 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 96,615 Franc ($103) | $179 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 519,059 Franc ($555) | $1,612 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 265,264 Franc ($284) | $1,141 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 69,138 Franc ($74) | $117 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,814 Franc ($49) | $48 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 367,907 Franc ($393) | $300 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 168,201 Franc ($180) | $121 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,059 Franc ($13) | $11 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,000 Franc ($3.21) | $22 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 17,272 Franc ($18) | $49 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,236 Franc ($27) | $44 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,429 Franc ($30) | $87 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 44,226 Franc ($47) | $114 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,589,580 Franc ($9,187) | $23,002 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,052 Franc ($1.12) | $0.77 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,047 Franc ($31) | $80 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,362 Franc ($3.60) | $7 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,974 Franc ($10) | $20 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,721 Franc ($18) | $110 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,654 Franc ($6) | $7 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,880 Franc ($6) | $3.51 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,850 Franc ($3.05) | $5.02 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 871 Franc ($0.93) | $3.54 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,192 Franc ($1.28) | $1.85 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,724 Franc ($3.98) | $22 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,103 Franc ($18) | $45 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,101 Franc ($10) | $25 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Franc ($107) | $221 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 26,309 Franc ($28) | $75 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,304 Franc ($5.67) | $12 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,195 Franc ($3.42) | $4.81 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,242 Franc ($1.33) | $5.82 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 512,733 Franc ($548) | $405 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 147 Franc ($0.16) | $0.19 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 56,520 Franc ($60) | $54 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,243 Franc ($2.40) | $8 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 51,146 prices entered by 6,467 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 48% cheaper than in United States
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