- Cost of Living
- Rwanda
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rwanda compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,339 Franc ($6) | $14 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,983 Franc ($4.51) | $8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,502 Franc ($2.83) | $4.56 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 886 Franc ($1.00) | $0.89 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,407 Franc ($1.59) | $3.18 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 904 Franc ($1.02) | $4.04 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,273 Franc ($3.71) | $6 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,375 Franc ($3.82) | $3.32 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 353 Franc ($0.40) | $1.59 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 907 Franc ($1.03) | $3.37 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,091 Franc ($10) | $15 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,520 Franc ($1.72) | $1.92 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 855 Franc ($0.97) | $2.13 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 762,493 Franc ($863) | $2,034 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 394,036 Franc ($446) | $1,571 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,350 Franc ($114) | $177 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 674,816 Franc ($764) | $1,574 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 387,500 Franc ($439) | $1,121 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 124,815 Franc ($141) | $122 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 29,078 Franc ($33) | $48 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 341,688 Franc ($387) | $335 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 128,931 Franc ($146) | $118 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,005 Franc ($5.66) | $11 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 Franc ($34) | $22 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,369 Franc ($17) | $47 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 30,755 Franc ($35) | $45 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,489 Franc ($32) | $85 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,500 Franc ($48) | $115 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,844,700 Franc ($13,407) | $22,271 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,086 Franc ($1.23) | $0.77 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,250 Franc ($23) | $85 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,084 Franc ($8) | $7 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,500 Franc ($7) | $19 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 17,026 Franc ($19) | $111 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,950 Franc ($4.47) | $7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,389 Franc ($4.97) | $3.51 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,362 Franc ($4.94) | $5.09 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 778 Franc ($0.88) | $3.45 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,598 Franc ($1.81) | $1.85 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,303 Franc ($6) | $21 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,177 Franc ($13) | $45 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,393 Franc ($9) | $25 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc ($34) | $173 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,072 Franc ($28) | $79 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,284 Franc ($5.98) | $12 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,628 Franc ($2.97) | $4.87 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,440 Franc ($1.63) | $5.88 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 352,572 Franc ($399) | $427 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc ($0.11) | $0.34 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 42,638 Franc ($48) | $53 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,825 Franc ($3.20) | $8 | - 60% | |
| 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 93,110 prices entered by 13,635 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 48% cheaper than in United States
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