Cost of Living in Kigali
Summary of cost of living in Kigali, Rwanda:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,511.3$ (2,164,358.4RF), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 430.6$ (616,690.6RF), excluding rent.
- Kigali is 47.6% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Kigali is, on average, 63.1% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 6,000.00 RF | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 40,000.00 RF | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9,500.00 RF | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 1,500.00 RF | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3,000.00 RF | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3,166.67 RF | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1,212.50 RF | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 775.00 RF | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3,963.55 RF | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1,409.63 RF | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 819.96 RF | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2,446.15 RF | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2,927.74 RF | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2,824.65 RF | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 2,325.69 RF | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1,644.27 RF | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 650.15 RF | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1,058.38 RF | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 729.24 RF | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 319.78 RF | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 509.42 RF | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 620.00 RF | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1,150.00 RF | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 11,500.00 RF | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1,266.67 RF | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2,450.00 RF | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 2,500.00 RF | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 500.00 RF | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 37,500.00 RF | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5,000.00 RF | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3,218.69 RF | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 7,500.00 RF | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6,297.47 RF | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,500,000.00 RF | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 43,750,000.00 RF | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 65,833.33 RF | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 12,083.33 RF | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28,875.00 RF | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41,666.67 RF | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 5,600.00 RF | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 5,000.00 RF | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 241,666.67 RF | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 6,875,000.00 RF | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 24,500.00 RF | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 28,000.00 RF | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 35,000.00 RF | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 45,000.00 RF | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 823,129.64 RF | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 513,073.94 RF | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,752,537.82 RF | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,019,735.12 RF | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,324,017.54 RF | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,787,068.00 RF | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 366,666.67 RF | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 16.20 |
Prices in Kigali
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Last update: April 2025
Last update: April 2025
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