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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Rwanda

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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United States vs. Rwanda - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 4.29 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Rwanda.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.5 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 2.21 EUR (2.52 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 66% lower in Rwanda.

6.50 EUR
2.21 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.21 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 0.73 EUR (0.83 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 67% lower in Rwanda.

2.21 EUR
0.73 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.49 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 3.08 EUR (3.51 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Rwanda.

17.49 EUR
3.08 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.79 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 6.99 EUR (7.97 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Rwanda.

15.79 EUR
6.99 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 14.1 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 3.38 EUR (3.85 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 76% lower in Rwanda.

14.10 EUR
3.38 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.66 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 1.52 EUR (1.73 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Rwanda.

16.66 EUR
1.52 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.93 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 0.86 EUR (0.98 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Rwanda.

2.93 EUR
0.86 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.31 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.43 EUR (1.63 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Rwanda.

6.31 EUR
1.43 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.34 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 1.47 EUR (1.67 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 56% lower in Rwanda.

3.34 EUR
1.47 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.92 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.58 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.37 EUR (0.42 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Rwanda.

2.58 EUR
0.37 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.39 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 0.88 EUR (1 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 80% lower in Rwanda.

4.39 EUR
0.88 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.05 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 3.28 EUR (3.74 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Rwanda.

15.05 EUR
3.28 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.39 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 0.58 EUR (0.66 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Rwanda.

1.39 EUR
0.58 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.52 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 0.68 EUR (0.78 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Rwanda.

3.52 EUR
0.68 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.02 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 1.16 EUR (1.33 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Rwanda.

5.02 EUR
1.16 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.28 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 0.42 EUR (0.48 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Rwanda.

3.28 EUR
0.42 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.25 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.04 EUR (1.19 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Rwanda.

7.25 EUR
1.04 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.88 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.59 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 0.9 EUR (1.02 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Rwanda.

5.59 EUR
0.90 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.18 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.65 EUR (0.75 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Rwanda.

2.18 EUR
0.65 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Rwanda - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.8 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Rwanda.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.14 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 1.95 EUR (2.22 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Rwanda.

5.14 EUR
1.95 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.89 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 0.72 EUR (0.82 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Rwanda.

2.89 EUR
0.72 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.02 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 0.91 EUR (1.04 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 87% lower in Rwanda.

7.02 EUR
0.91 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.52 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 1.78 EUR (2.04 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Rwanda.

10.52 EUR
1.78 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.52 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.77 EUR (6.58 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Rwanda.

10.52 EUR
5.77 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 122.79 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 24.31 EUR (27.72 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Rwanda.

122.79 EUR
24.31 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.8 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 2.43 EUR (2.77 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Rwanda.

22.80 EUR
2.43 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.24 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.47 EUR (0.54 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 79% lower in Rwanda.

2.24 EUR
0.47 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Rwanda - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.3 times less for fuel in the United States than in Rwanda.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.86 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 1.07 EUR (1.22 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in the United States.

0.86 EUR
1.07 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in the United States.

0.81 EUR
1.10 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Rwanda - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.06 times more for transportation in the United States than in Rwanda.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 115.77 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 24.31 EUR (27.72 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 79% lower in Rwanda.

115.77 EUR
24.31 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.54 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.3 EUR (0.35 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Rwanda.

2.54 EUR
0.30 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.84 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 3.34 EUR (3.81 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Rwanda.

36.84 EUR
3.34 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.9 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1.22 EUR (1.39 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Rwanda.

1.90 EUR
1.22 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.38 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 2.73 EUR (3.12 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Rwanda.

4.38 EUR
2.73 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.54 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 3.04 EUR (3.46 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Rwanda.

17.54 EUR
3.04 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 138.38 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 27.17 EUR (30.97 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Rwanda.

138.38 EUR
27.17 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 57.01 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 3.85 EUR (4.39 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 93.2% lower in Rwanda.

57.01 EUR
3.85 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Rwanda - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 9.32 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Rwanda.

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 3559 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 372.68 EUR (424.91 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Rwanda.

3 559 EUR
372.68 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 2231 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 251.47 EUR (286.71 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Rwanda.

2 231 EUR
251.47 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 7211 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 765.33 EUR (872.59 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Rwanda.

7 211 EUR
765.33 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 4584 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 496.9 EUR (566.54 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Rwanda.

4 584 EUR
496.90 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Rwanda - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.23 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Rwanda.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 15222 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 8824 EUR (10061.12 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 42% lower in Rwanda.

15 222 EUR
8 824 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 10679 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 12266 EUR (13984.89 USD) in Rwanda. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in the United States.

10 679 EUR
12 266 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Rwanda - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 19.92 times higher than in Rwanda.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4513 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 226.59 EUR (258.35 USD) in Rwanda. The average salary is 95% lower in Rwanda.

4 513 EUR
226.59 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

91 EUR
-

Two stars

128 EUR
102 EUR

Three stars

171 EUR
94.9 EUR

Four stars

221 EUR
104 EUR

Five stars

527 EUR
203 EUR

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

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