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| Food | Price in FRw | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 12 eggs dozen, large |
12.50 RWF | |||
 1 beer pint in local shops, markets |
7 RWF | |||
 1 kg of tomatoes |
8.50 RWF | |||
 Full chicken 2kg |
38.75 RWF | |||
 1litre 100% fruit juice |
8.50 RWF | |||
 1 package of cigarettes imported brands |
25 RWF | |||
 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples |
7.50 RWF | |||
 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality |
48.95 RWF | |||
| 2.5 liters of Coca-Cola |
0.95 RWF | |||
 1 Bread loaf standard |
9.50 RWF | |||
 Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml |
12 RWF | |||
 1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna |
18.50 RWF | |||
| Heinz baked beans 1 tin |
8 RWF | |||
 1.5 kg Sugar |
10 RWF | |||
| 2 liter cooking oil |
20 RWF | |||
 Yum-yum noodles per pack |
2.00 RWF | |||
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes |
5.50 RWF | |||
 1 liter milk |
8.50 RWF | |||
 Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away |
25 RWF | |||
| Housing | ||||
 Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat |
165 RWF | |||
 Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month) |
145 RWF | |||
 Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether) |
58.50 RWF | |||
 House Cleaning fee per day |
105 RWF | |||
 Large Gas heater price range upwards. |
200 RWF | |||
 Original branded Electric Fans |
200 RWF | |||
 Original branded Electric kettle. |
120 RWF | |||
 40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set |
2000 RWF | |||
 Single bed Blankets |
120 RWF | |||
| Personal Care | ||||
 Avon for women and men cologne |
100 RWF | |||
 Ladies hair plaiting. |
60 RWF | |||
 Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons) |
18 RWF | |||
 Men's haircut |
40 RWF | |||
 Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses |
24.50 RWF | |||
 Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages |
65 RWF | |||
 1 month of gym subscription. |
105 RWF | |||
 Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone) |
90 RWF | |||
| Unisex Loris perfume |
30 RWF | |||
 Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price. |
100 RWF | |||
| Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards |
1000 RWF | |||
 Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards |
3000 RWF | |||
| Entertainment | ||||
 Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks |
120 RWF | |||
 Go carting 30mins |
120 RWF | |||
 Movie House 3d cinema |
30 RWF | |||
 Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket) |
15 RWF | |||
 Photo shoot |
120 RWF | |||
 Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee |
12.50 RWF | |||
 3 course dinner local restaurant two people |
96.50 RWF | |||
 3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people |
150 RWF | |||
 Play station 4 console without games. |
2000 RWF | |||
 Spalding Basketball |
200 RWF | |||
 Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls |
500 RWF | |||
| Transportation | ||||
 Taxi fare on average 5-10km |
45 RWF | |||
 Public transport per trip one way maximum fare |
30 RWF | |||
 1 liter petrol/diesel |
6.50 RWF | |||
| 1 day rent a car cost |
140 RWF | |||
 Driver’s license |
2300 RWF | |||
| Clothes | ||||
 1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar) |
150 RWF | |||
 1 pair of men’s formal shoes |
215 RWF | |||
 1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) |
280 RWF | |||
 1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) |
135.79 RWF | |||
 Ladies formal shoes original and durable |
120 RWF | |||
 Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance) |
150 RWF | |||
We review the explanations of the statistical relationship between spatial price indices and real living standards in Rwanda. Then, using data from several seasons in the country, we show that these variables are positively associated, price indices, and real living standards may be statistically linked on several grounds. The total cost of living in Rwanda for one person with average consumption for one month will be USD 250, no rent price included.
Restaurants
Unquestionably, everyone who visited Rwanda will say that this is a country of thousands of spices, tea varieties, and fruits. Rwandan cuisine is full of meat, salads, and even roasted pigeons. Despite low prices, the meals are tantalizing, delicious, and well cooked. You can get a decent mean for USD 7.00.
Restaurants
The transport system here is reliable. You can hire a taxi for about USD 5/ 10kn. However, most institutions have transport for students. You can pay once per semester to access the university cans and buses!
Rent per month
A one-bedroom apartment in the center of big cities here will cost about USD 300. At the same time, similar accommodation far from the downtown will be only USD 150 and you can save a little if you don’t need to spend much on transportation.
Health Care
Cost is average for consulting a doctor in a public institution that will cost about USD 100 and for a private doctor can vary between USD 70 to USD 150 depending on the city. There are student medical aids that are accepted by various institutions in Rwanda. It is advised to check with your offer letter on what procedures need to be followed on health insurance
Cost of living in Rwanda chart
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Restaurants |
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
2,000.00 RF |
|
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
40,000.00 RF |
|
McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
6,000.00 RF |
|
Domestic Beer (0.5-liter draught) |
1,000.00 RF |
|
Imported Beer (0.33-liter bottle) |
1,855.89 RF |
|
Cappuccino (regular) |
2,342.36 RF |
|
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) |
769.88 RF |
|
Water (0.33-liter bottle) |
520.00 RF |
|
Markets |
|
|
Milk (regular), (1 liter) |
687.50 RF |
|
A loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) |
1,170.45 RF |
|
Rice (white), (1kg) |
1,066.67 RF |
|
Eggs (regular) (12) |
1,347.27 RF |
|
Local Cheese (1kg) |
3,250.00 RF |
|
Chicken Fillets (1kg) |
4,388.89 RF |
|
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
3,137.50 RF |
|
Apples (1kg) |
3,583.33 RF |
|
Banana (1kg) |
1,111.11 RF |
|
Oranges (1kg) |
1,462.50 RF |
|
Tomato (1kg) |
906.25 RF |
|
Potato (1kg) |
322.22 RF |
|
Onion (1kg) |
883.33 RF |
|
Lettuce (1 head) |
733.33 RF |
|
Water (1.5-liter bottle) |
681.82 RF |
|
Transportation |
|
|
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
280.00 RF |
|
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
15,000.00 RF |
|
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
2,500.00 RF |
|
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) |
1,500.00 RF |
|
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
11,250.00 RF |
|
Gasoline (1 liter) |
1,056.86 RF |
|
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
24,000,000.00 RF |
|
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
9,666,666. RF |
|
Utilities (Monthly) |
|
|
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment |
53,651.45 RF |
|
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) |
95.83 RF |
|
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
48,657. RF |
|
Rent Per Month |
|
|
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
426,809. RF |
|
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
228,571. RF |
|
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
1,140,257. RF |
|
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
541,676. RF |
