Cost of Living in Kigali

Summary of cost of living in Kigali, Rwanda:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 4.27 $ 1.42-5.69
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 28.43 $ 17.77-42.65
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 6.75 $ 5.69-7.11
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 1.07 $ 0.71-1.42
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 2.13 $ 1.07-2.84
Cappuccino (regular) 2.25 $ 1.42-3.55
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 0.86 $ 0.71-1.42
Water (12 oz small bottle) 0.55 $ 0.36-0.71
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 2.86 $ 1.35-4.31
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 1.00 $ 0.64-1.29
Rice (white), (1 lb) 0.59 $ 0.42-0.96
Eggs (regular) (12) 1.71 $ 1.42-2.13
Local Cheese (1 lb) 2.08 $ 0.97-3.22
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 2.02 $ 0.97-3.22
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 1.65 $ 1.29-2.26
Apples (1 lb) 1.17 $ 0.32-2.42
Banana (1 lb) 0.46 $ 0.32-0.64
Oranges (1 lb) 0.75 $ 0.32-1.61
Tomato (1 lb) 0.53 $ 0.32-0.81
Potato (1 lb) 0.23 $ 0.10-0.32
Onion (1 lb) 0.38 $ 0.13-0.48
Lettuce (1 head) 0.44 $ 0.21-1.42
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 0.82 $ 0.57-1.42
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 8.17 $ 4.27-16.35
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 0.90 $ 0.64-1.42
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 1.74 $ 0.85-2.49
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 1.78 $ 1.42-3.55
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.36 $ 0.32-0.71
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 26.66 $ 19.90-35.54
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 3.55 $ 1.78-3.55
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 2.29 $ 1.72-3.43
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 5.33 $ 3.55-14.22
Gasoline (1 gallon) 4.48 $ 4.14-4.84
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 20,259.20 $ 15,638.68-24,879.72
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 31,099.64 $ 17,771.23-31,988.21
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 46.80 $ 21.33-85.30
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 8.59 $ 4.27-17.77
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 21.41 $ 10.66-35.54
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 29.62 $ 17.77-42.65
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 3.98 $ 2.13-7.11
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 3.55 $ 2.13-3.55
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 171.79 $ 71.08-284.34
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 4,887.09 $ 710.85-19,903.77
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 17.42 $ 10.66-21.33
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 19.90 $ 7.11-85.30
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 24.88 $ 17.77-35.54
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 31.99 $ 24.88-35.54
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 580.57 $ 355.42-793.04
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 361.24 $ 142.17-710.85
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 1,086.37 $ 568.68-1,990.38
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 699.81 $ 284.34-1,066.27
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 953.82 $ 164.52-3,301.97
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 1,610.89 $ 500.00-2,641.58
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 260.64 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 16.20 8.00-18.00

Prices in Kigali

This city had 467 entries in the past 12 months by 34 different contributors.
Last update: 28 April 2025
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5 Comments so far
rwandan on Nov 22, 2023:
Rwanda best cointry in Africa
Glory to Kagame
Rwanda big cities Safer than most cities in USA
Law and order in Rwanda
Emmanuel on Nov 17, 2022:
Greetings please I need to know how much for a rent in rwanda for a month or year thank you
Enow Arrey Vincent on Oct 31, 2021:
I live in Yaounde, Cameroon but want my daughter to study in Kigali.
I need info on university tuition fees, accommodation,living cost and the possibility of getting a student job
Bobbie Jackson on Apr 17, 2021:
I'm planning on relocating to Kigali in the upcoming year. At the present time I'm residing in Frisco, TX. So far I have looked at some houses and apartments through Plut Properties. I will need leads on a job. My professional background is Administrative Assistant and Paraprofessional Teacher's Aide. Also would like to know is it cheaper to purchase a car there in Kigali or import my vehicle to Africa, what does it cost? Thank you for your feedback.
Anonymous on Nov 04, 2020:
I'm planning of attending a university in Rwanda, can you give me the update on their education system, I want to know how the uni life in Kigali is. I want to compare it to the university education in Ghana so I can decide.