Cost of Living in Rwanda
Summary of cost of living in Rwanda:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,480.8$ (2,163,277.6RF), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 412.3$ (602,261.0RF), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Rwanda is, on average, 62.5% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Rwanda is, on average, 62.6% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 4,000.00 RF | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 35,000.00 RF | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 10,000.00 RF | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 1,500.00 RF | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3,000.00 RF | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3,301.20 RF | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1,308.33 RF | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 783.33 RF | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 912.50 RF | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1,254.94 RF | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 764.13 RF | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2,352.00 RF | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2,685.27 RF | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2,971.03 RF | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 2,526.16 RF | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1,688.37 RF | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 529.19 RF | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1,053.34 RF | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 601.01 RF | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 319.58 RF | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 536.75 RF | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 604.78 RF | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1,163.64 RF | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15,000.00 RF | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1,500.00 RF | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2,916.67 RF | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 2,500.00 RF | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 500.00 RF | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 42,500.00 RF | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4,000.00 RF | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4,828.03 RF | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 5,000.00 RF | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1,810.11 RF | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 38,500,000.00 RF | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 35,000,000.00 RF | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 89,608.58 RF | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 11,222.22 RF | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 31,000.00 RF | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 49,375.00 RF | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 4,600.00 RF | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 5,000.00 RF | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 171,666.67 RF | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 9,837,619.02 RF | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 32,000.00 RF | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 25,900.00 RF | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 41,666.67 RF | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 58,666.67 RF | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 799,627.65 RF | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 499,340.45 RF | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,880,663.32 RF | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,167,962.20 RF | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 457,839.69 RF | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 411,662.47 RF | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 414,000.00 RF | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 16.20 | |
Prices in Rwanda
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Last update: 26 March 2026
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Last update: 26 March 2026
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