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Cost of Living & Prices:
Rwanda vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Rwanda vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 4.92 times less for grocery shopping in Rwanda than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.22 EUR (2.5 USD) in Rwanda and 5.19 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Rwanda.

2.22 EUR
5.19 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.75 EUR (0.84 USD) in Rwanda and 2.12 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Rwanda.

0.75 EUR
2.12 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 2.16 EUR (2.43 USD) in Rwanda and 18.65 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Rwanda.

2.16 EUR
18.65 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.2 EUR (6.98 USD) in Rwanda and 16 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Rwanda.

6.20 EUR
16.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.4 EUR (3.83 USD) in Rwanda and 15.48 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78% lower in Rwanda.

3.40 EUR
15.48 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.16 EUR (1.31 USD) in Rwanda and 14.22 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.8% lower in Rwanda.

1.16 EUR
14.22 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.63 EUR (0.71 USD) in Rwanda and 2.85 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Rwanda.

0.63 EUR
2.85 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.01 EUR (1.14 USD) for 12 eggs in Rwanda and 4.21 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76% lower in Rwanda.

1.01 EUR
4.21 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 0.88 EUR (0.99 USD) in Rwanda and 3.49 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Rwanda.

0.88 EUR
3.49 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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22.21 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.44 EUR (0.5 USD) in Rwanda and 2.52 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Rwanda.

0.44 EUR
2.52 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.71 EUR (0.8 USD) in Rwanda and 3.79 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Rwanda.

0.71 EUR
3.79 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 2.99 EUR (3.36 USD) in Rwanda and 14.85 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Rwanda.

2.99 EUR
14.85 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.45 EUR (0.5 USD) in Rwanda and 1.11 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Rwanda.

0.45 EUR
1.11 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.41 EUR (0.46 USD) in Rwanda and 3.47 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Rwanda.

0.41 EUR
3.47 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.14 EUR (1.28 USD) in Rwanda and 4.74 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Rwanda.

1.14 EUR
4.74 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.26 EUR (0.3 USD) in Rwanda and 3.79 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.1% lower in Rwanda.

0.26 EUR
3.79 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.85 EUR (0.95 USD) in Rwanda and 7.3 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Rwanda.

0.85 EUR
7.30 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.98 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.61 EUR (0.69 USD) in Rwanda and 5.55 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89% lower in Rwanda.

0.61 EUR
5.55 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.47 EUR (0.53 USD) in Rwanda and 2.22 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Rwanda.

0.47 EUR
2.22 EUR

Restaurant

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Rwanda vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.98 times less for meals in restaurants in Rwanda than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.55 EUR (1.75 USD) in Rwanda and 4.64 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Rwanda.

1.55 EUR
4.64 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.48 EUR (0.54 USD) in Rwanda and 2.49 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Rwanda.

0.48 EUR
2.49 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 0.62 EUR (0.7 USD) in Rwanda and 7.11 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Rwanda.

0.62 EUR
7.11 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.09 EUR (1.22 USD) in Rwanda and 8.89 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Rwanda.

1.09 EUR
8.89 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.96 EUR (5.59 USD) in Rwanda and 10.66 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Rwanda.

4.96 EUR
10.66 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 18.61 EUR (20.95 USD) in Rwanda and 88.87 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Rwanda.

18.61 EUR
88.87 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 1.86 EUR (2.09 USD) in Rwanda and 22.22 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Rwanda.

1.86 EUR
22.22 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.34 EUR (0.38 USD) in Rwanda and 1.96 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Rwanda.

0.34 EUR
1.96 EUR

Fuel

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Rwanda vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.31 times more for fuel in Rwanda than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.1 EUR (1.24 USD) in Rwanda and 0.84 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in the United States.

1.10 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.08 EUR (1.22 USD) in Rwanda and 0.82 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in the United States.

1.08 EUR
0.82 EUR

Transportation

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Rwanda vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 8.26 times less for transportation in Rwanda than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 8.69 EUR (9.77 USD) in Rwanda and 114.64 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Rwanda.

8.69 EUR
114.64 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.25 EUR (0.28 USD) in Rwanda and 2.44 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Rwanda.

0.25 EUR
2.44 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 6.59 EUR (7.42 USD) in Rwanda and 26.66 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Rwanda.

6.59 EUR
26.66 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.7 EUR (0.79 USD) in Rwanda and 1.65 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Rwanda.

0.70 EUR
1.65 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.86 EUR (2.09 USD) in Rwanda and 4 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Rwanda.

1.86 EUR
4.00 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Rwanda vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 3.1 EUR (3.49 USD) in Rwanda and 16 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Rwanda.

3.10 EUR
16.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 23.92 EUR (26.92 USD) in Rwanda and 87.32 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Rwanda.

23.92 EUR
87.32 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 3.63 EUR (4.09 USD) in Rwanda and 33.77 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Rwanda.

3.63 EUR
33.77 EUR

Flats for rent

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Rwanda vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 9.75 times less for renting an apartment in Rwanda than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 272.77 EUR (306.94 USD) in Rwanda and 3377 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Rwanda.

272.77 EUR
3 377 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 181.96 EUR (204.76 USD) in Rwanda and 2115 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Rwanda.

181.96 EUR
2 115 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 775.46 EUR (872.62 USD) in Rwanda and 6304 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Rwanda.

775.46 EUR
6 304 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 353.25 EUR (397.51 USD) in Rwanda and 3650 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in Rwanda.

353.25 EUR
3 650 EUR

Flats for sale

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Rwanda vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.03 times less for buying an apartment in Rwanda than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1909 EUR (2148.03 USD) in Rwanda and 12688 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85% lower in Rwanda.

1 909 EUR
12 688 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 18366 EUR (20667.14 USD) in Rwanda and 8242 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in the United States.

18 366 EUR
8 242 EUR

Salary

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Rwanda vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Rwanda is 19.97 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 266.8 EUR (300.23 USD) in Rwanda and 5329 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 95% lower in Rwanda.

266.80 EUR
5 329 EUR

Hotels

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Rwanda vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
92.2 EUR

Two stars

103 EUR
130 EUR

Three stars

96.1 EUR
173 EUR

Four stars

105 EUR
224 EUR

Five stars

205 EUR
534 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Rwanda: 6 cities, 125 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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