Cost of Living in Kigali
Summary of cost of living in Kigali, Rwanda:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,486.4$ (2,174,956.0RF), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 412.7$ (603,847.6RF), excluding rent.
- Kigali is 68.7% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Kigali is, on average, 76.1% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 3,000.00 RF | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 40,000.00 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) | 3,750.00 RF | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3,446.09 RF | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1,270.00 RF | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 830.00 RF | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 962.50 RF | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1,375.90 RF | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 824.03 RF | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2,400.00 RF | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2,968.97 RF | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3,061.75 RF | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 2,547.68 RF | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1,672.62 RF | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 535.24 RF | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1,018.06 RF | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 709.25 RF | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 325.07 RF | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 544.31 RF | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 700.00 RF | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1,166.67 RF | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15,000.00 RF | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1,555.56 RF | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2,928.57 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) | 37,500.00 RF | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4,000.00 RF | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3,218.69 RF | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 5,000.00 RF | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1,810.70 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) | 43,750,000.00 RF | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 85,000.00 RF | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 12,888.89 RF | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 29,750.00 RF | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 43,888.89 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 | 241,666.67 RF | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 13,464,121.21 RF | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 25,333.33 RF | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 22,500.00 RF | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 32,500.00 RF | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 55,000.00 RF | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,068,244.14 RF | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 601,638.74 RF | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,041,436.41 RF | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,257,313.53 RF | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 337,489.65 RF | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 410,741.93 RF | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 412,500.00 RF | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 16.20 | |
Prices in Kigali
This city had 250 entries in the past 12 months by 24 different contributors.
Last update: 23 January 2026
Last update: 23 January 2026
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