- Cost of Living
- Rwanda
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rwanda compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rwanda is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,768 Franc ($5.39) | $14 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,187 Franc ($4.73) | $8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,669 Franc ($3.02) | $4.52 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 917 Franc ($1.04) | $0.89 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,407 Franc ($1.59) | $3.19 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 920 Franc ($1.04) | $3.98 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,785 Franc ($4.28) | $6 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,994 Franc ($4.51) | $3.33 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 364 Franc ($0.41) | $1.61 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 917 Franc ($1.04) | $3.62 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,586 Franc ($12) | $15 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,601 Franc ($1.81) | $1.92 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 954 Franc ($1.08) | $2.13 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Rwanda is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 619,767 Franc ($700) | $2,044 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 360,057 Franc ($407) | $1,575 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 111,103 Franc ($126) | $176 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 838,548 Franc ($948) | $1,586 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 374,549 Franc ($423) | $1,129 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 166,328 Franc ($188) | $119 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 28,058 Franc ($32) | $48 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 336,114 Franc ($380) | $329 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 128,025 Franc ($145) | $120 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,616 Franc ($7) | $11 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 Franc ($34) | $23 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Rwanda is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 16,451 Franc ($19) | $47 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 24,459 Franc ($28) | $45 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,911 Franc ($34) | $86 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 52,806 Franc ($60) | $115 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Rwanda is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,844,700 Franc ($13,384) | $22,387 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,110 Franc ($1.25) | $0.78 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,405 Franc ($22) | $85 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Rwanda is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,084 Franc ($8) | $7 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,500 Franc ($7) | $19 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 15,313 Franc ($17) | $111 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,071 Franc ($4.60) | $7 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,700 Franc ($6) | $3.48 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,384 Franc ($4.95) | $5.13 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 693 Franc ($0.78) | $3.47 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,777 Franc ($2.01) | $1.87 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,237 Franc ($5.92) | $21 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Rwanda is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,392 Franc ($15) | $45 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,819 Franc ($9) | $25 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc ($34) | $174 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,096 Franc ($33) | $79 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,828 Franc ($7) | $12 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,382 Franc ($3.82) | $4.90 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,693 Franc ($1.91) | $5.95 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 352,572 Franc ($398) | $421 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc ($0.11) | $0.36 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 61,698 Franc ($70) | $53 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,825 Franc ($3.19) | $8 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 90,086 prices entered by 12,779 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rwanda is 46% cheaper than in United States
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