Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Rwanda Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Rwanda

😐 Solo nomad: Australia is 168.1% more expensive than Rwanda without rent, and 222.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Australia is 177.8% more expensive than Rwanda without rent, and 181% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Australia
Rwanda
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$15.97 A$24.47
$3.38 RWF 4,767
372.49%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$77.2 A$118
$28.14 RWF 39.7K
174.16%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.66 A$14.8
$6.13 RWF 8,655
57.59%
Cappuccino
$3.57 A$5.48
$2.28 RWF 3,218
56.58%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.64 A$4.04
$0.81 RWF 1,138
225.93%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.22 A$3.41
$0.5 RWF 699
344.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.57 A$10.06
$1.02 RWF 1,444
544.12%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.98 A$10.7
$2.08 RWF 2,941
235.58%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Australia
Rwanda
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.5 A$2.3
$0.66 RWF 932
127.27%
White Bread (500g)
$2.42 A$3.7
$1.05 RWF 1,481
130.48%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.02 A$3.1
$1.21 RWF 1,710
66.94%
Eggs
$4.38 A$6.71
$1.66 RWF 2,348
163.86%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.86 A$13.58
$3.78 RWF 5,341
134.39%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.26 A$12.66
$3.94 RWF 5,566
109.64%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$14.14 A$21.66
$3.48 RWF 4,906
306.32%
Apples (1kg)
$3.24 A$4.96
$2.78 RWF 3,919
16.55%
Banana (1kg)
$2.68 A$4.11
$0.82 RWF 1,163
226.83%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.86 A$4.39
$1.38 RWF 1,952
107.25%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.25 A$6.5
$1.01 RWF 1,420
320.79%
Potato (1kg)
$2.55 A$3.91
$0.46 RWF 656
454.35%
Onion (1kg)
$2.19 A$3.35
$0.81 RWF 1,145
170.37%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.24 A$3.43
$0.44 RWF 615
409.09%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.57 A$2.41
$0.74 RWF 1,038
112.16%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$31.36 A$48.04
$1.76 RWF 2,483
1681.82%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.32 A$20.41
$10.49 RWF 14.8K
26.98%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.61 A$7.06
$0.94 RWF 1,329
390.43%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.97 A$7.61
$1.7 RWF 2,394
192.35%
🚌 Getting Around
Australia
Rwanda
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.97 A$4.54
$0.37 RWF 515
702.70%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$98 A$150
$28.15 RWF 39.7K
248.28%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.62 A$5.55
$2.86 RWF 4,041
26.57%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.82 A$2.79
$1.22 RWF 1,723
49.18%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$37.78 A$57.9
$4.1 RWF 5,782
821.46%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.2 A$1.84
$1.19 RWF 1,681
0.84%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.1K A$44.6K
$24K RWF 33.9M
21.29%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.5K A$34.5K
$22.5K RWF 31.7M
0.29%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Australia
Rwanda
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$180 A$276
$50.8 RWF 71.6K
254.86%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$26.23 A$40.19
$9.13 RWF 12.9K
187.29%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$52.8 A$80.9
$21.59 RWF 30.5K
144.70%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Australia
Rwanda
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$46.77 A$71.7
$30.83 RWF 43.5K
51.70%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.37 A$25.08
$4.29 RWF 6,055
281.59%
Cinema Ticket
$13.82 A$21.18
$3.38 RWF 4,777
308.88%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Australia
Rwanda
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,599 A$2,450
$138 RWF 194.2K
1062.01%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.3K A$18.8K
$4,281 RWF 6M
186.87%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Australia
Rwanda
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$71.7 A$110
$18.87 RWF 26.6K
279.76%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$51.5 A$78.8
$22.78 RWF 32.2K
125.86%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$101 A$155
$28.02 RWF 39.6K
260.64%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$110 A$168
$34.81 RWF 49.1K
215.43%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Australia
Rwanda
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,395 A$2,137
$430 RWF 606.9K
224.38%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,106 A$1,694
$285 RWF 401.7K
288.54%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,271 A$3,480
$874 RWF 1.2M
159.98%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,775 A$2,719
$558 RWF 788.1K
217.88%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,985 A$10.7K
$2,709 RWF 3.8M
157.88%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$5,106 A$7,823
$3,084 RWF 4.4M
65.56%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Australia
Rwanda
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,626 A$5,555
$271 RWF 383.2K
1235.73%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.35
16.43
-61.35%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Australia: October 29, 2025

Last update for Rwanda: October 26, 2025

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