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Hi there!
Here are the cost of common items in Rwanda to help give you an idea of how far your Family Gifts can go! :)
Bicycle 20,000 RWF
Sewing machine 120,000 RWF
Chicken 5,000 RWF
Cow (cross-breed) 400,000 RWF
Cow (local-breed) 300,000 RWF
Goat 30,000 RWF
Pig 80,000 RWF
Sheep 40,000 RWF
Rabbit 20,000 RWF
Duck 5,000 RWF
Blanket (single-size) 15,000 RWF
Blacket (double-size) 40,000 RWF
Mattress (single-size) 20,000 RWF
Mattress (double-size) 65,000 RWF
Mosquito Net 6,000 RWF
Sheet set (single-size) 15,000 RWF
Sheet set (double-size) 25,000 RWF
Dress 20,000 RWF
Jacket 15,000 RWF
Pants 25,000 RWF
Shirt 15,000 RWF
Shoes 25,000 RWF
Shorts 15,000 RWF
Beans (1 kg) 800 RWF
Bread (1 kg or loaf) 1,000 RWF
Flour (1 kg cassava) 600 RWF
Flour (1 kg maize 700 RWF
Meat (1 kg) 2,500 RWF
Rice (1 kg) 1,000 RWF
Sugar (1 kg) 1,100 RWF
Cooking Pots 60,000 RWF
Bucket 1,500 RWF
Children's bicycle 200,000 RWF
Body lotion 3,500 RWF
Garden hoe 2,000 RWF
Kerosene lamp 5,000 RWF
Machete 1,500 RWF
Sewing machine 120,000 RWF
Sheet iron (2.5m sheet) 6,000 RWF
Suitcase 30,000 RWF
Toothpaste (1 tube) 1,000 RWF
Torch 3,000 RWF
We recommend using the Oanda currency converter for the most up to date exchange rate from Rwandan Francs to US dollars.
(List updated 5/22/19)
Here are the cost of common items in Rwanda to help give you an idea of how far your Family Gifts can go! :)
Bicycle 20,000 RWF
Sewing machine 120,000 RWF
Chicken 5,000 RWF
Cow (cross-breed) 400,000 RWF
Cow (local-breed) 300,000 RWF
Goat 30,000 RWF
Pig 80,000 RWF
Sheep 40,000 RWF
Rabbit 20,000 RWF
Duck 5,000 RWF
Blanket (single-size) 15,000 RWF
Blacket (double-size) 40,000 RWF
Mattress (single-size) 20,000 RWF
Mattress (double-size) 65,000 RWF
Mosquito Net 6,000 RWF
Sheet set (single-size) 15,000 RWF
Sheet set (double-size) 25,000 RWF
Dress 20,000 RWF
Jacket 15,000 RWF
Pants 25,000 RWF
Shirt 15,000 RWF
Shoes 25,000 RWF
Shorts 15,000 RWF
Beans (1 kg) 800 RWF
Bread (1 kg or loaf) 1,000 RWF
Flour (1 kg cassava) 600 RWF
Flour (1 kg maize 700 RWF
Meat (1 kg) 2,500 RWF
Rice (1 kg) 1,000 RWF
Sugar (1 kg) 1,100 RWF
Cooking Pots 60,000 RWF
Bucket 1,500 RWF
Children's bicycle 200,000 RWF
Body lotion 3,500 RWF
Garden hoe 2,000 RWF
Kerosene lamp 5,000 RWF
Machete 1,500 RWF
Sewing machine 120,000 RWF
Sheet iron (2.5m sheet) 6,000 RWF
Suitcase 30,000 RWF
Toothpaste (1 tube) 1,000 RWF
Torch 3,000 RWF
We recommend using the Oanda currency converter for the most up to date exchange rate from Rwandan Francs to US dollars.
(List updated 5/22/19)
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Thank for this list. I just sponsored a precious girl from Rwanda last week and sent a family gift today to be used as the family needs. It is interesting to see what things cost. I have no idea what an iron sheet is. Can you explain?
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Hi Sally! I do not work for Compassion, but I have family in construction, and an iron sheet is just a sheet of flat iron used for roofing or siding on a house. Hope this helps!
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The boy we sponsor in Rwanda bought a banana plantation with $100.
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Jessica, that is so incredible! Thank you so much for sharing how abundantly God used your gift to bless your boy and his family! This could be a complete life changing opportunity for them! I pray that God gives them the wisdom to steward this plantation well and that he blesses the fruit of their labors :). Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity! I'm excited for you to grow with them in this new and exciting door God's opened up!
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This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled I have asked about family needs e.g. start up business, livestock, housing , land....
I have just sent Uwinesa 100.00 gift. How much do things cost in Rwanda. I have asked about family needs e.g. start up business, livestock, housing , land, etc but have had no response. Can you help.
I have just sent Uwinesa 100.00 gift. How much do things cost in Rwanda. I have asked about family needs e.g. start up business, livestock, housing , land, etc but have had no response. Can you help.
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Hi Rev Dr Sidonie,
I have merged your question here, as many people above have asked similar questions and I thought this may be helpful. :)
I have merged your question here, as many people above have asked similar questions and I thought this may be helpful. :)
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How much do things cost in Kenya and Uganda. I found it amazing that my family gift for my child in Uganda was able to by a goat with kids.
Sierra, Employee
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Hi Laura! That's a great question! In Kenya, a goat costs anywhere from 5,000 - 7,000 KES (Kenyan Shillings), which translates to $48 - $67. In Uganda, a goat costs about 150,000 UGX (Ugandan Shillings), which translates to about $40. Thank you for your generous gift and for allowing your family the opportunity to get this wonderful gift! :)
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My Ugandan gift got two sheep (Or maybe a sheep and a lamb) I, too, was amazed
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This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Can you provide an updated list of the cost of things families might use a moneta....
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Hi Roxanne! I have updated the costs of gifts in Rwanda on this post for you :). I am also emailing you a more detailed list. Have a blessed day!
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Can I also have the email with the more detailed list? Thanks so much!
Sierra, Employee
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Hi Vicki! I would be happy to email you that list. :)
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I had a blessing come to me of extra money and I sent my family in Rwanda $700. They bought goats and a cow. Compassion sent pictures of the family and animals. After reading about the poverty in Rwanda, I am so happy they were able to add to thier farm so they can eat and have milk. What an HONOR to be able to bless this family. GOD IS GOOD.
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