Cost of Living in Rwanda
Summary of cost of living in Rwanda:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,485.5$ (2,162,842.6RF), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 412.6$ (600,741.0RF), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Rwanda is, on average, 63.4% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Rwanda is, on average, 66.3% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 2.40 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 25.76 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 6.87 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 1.03 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.06 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.25 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 0.84 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.54 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 0.63 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 0.92 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.55 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 1.61 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1.87 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1.93 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 1.67 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.17 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.38 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.71 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.43 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.21 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.36 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.44 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.77 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.30 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.09 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.87 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 1.72 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.34 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 27.47 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 2.68 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.21 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 3.43 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.23 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 24,038.46 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 22,252.75 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 57.33 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 9.68 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 23.20 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 32.76 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 3.55 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 3.43 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 160.11 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 7,991.19 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 20.80 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 18.49 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 28.05 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 39.24 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 564.00 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 290.12 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,141.29 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 706.81 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 231.64 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 281.90 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 258.70 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 16.43 | |
Prices in Rwanda
This country had 258 entries in the past 12 months by 26 different contributors.
Last update: 4 February 2026
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Last update: 4 February 2026
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