Cost of Living in Kigali
Summary of cost of living in Kigali, Rwanda:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,521.4 (2,248,900.8 RF), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $430.0 (635,604.3 RF), excluding rent.
- Kigali is 61.1% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Kigali is, on average, 51.7% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $2.71 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $30.44 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $6.77 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $1.01 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.37 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $2.42 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $0.78 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $0.56 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $0.83 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $0.95 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $0.59 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $1.63 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $1.91 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $2.08 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $2.06 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.09 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.35 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.69 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.48 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.23 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.34 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $0.67 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $0.83 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $10.15 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.01 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.55 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $2.03 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.34 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $25.37 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $2.71 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $3.27 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $3.38 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.85 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $26,045.50 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $29,597.16 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $84.00 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $6.99 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $20.97 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $26.68 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $4.23 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $3.38 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $112.75 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $9,501.85 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $17.36 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $15.56 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $22.21 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $33.83 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $666.36 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $414.28 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,381.46 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $851.84 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $313.40 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $281.42 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $276.24 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 16.20 | |
Prices in Kigali
This city had 394 entries in the past 12 months by 37 different contributors.
Last update: 2 October 2026
Last update: 2 October 2026
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