Cost of Living in Kigali

Summary of cost of living in Kigali, Rwanda:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 4.19 $ 1.40-5.59
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 27.94 $ 17.46-41.90
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 6.63 $ 5.59-6.98
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 1.05 $ 0.70-1.40
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 2.10 $ 1.05-2.79
Cappuccino (regular) 2.21 $ 1.40-3.49
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 0.85 $ 0.70-1.40
Water (12 oz small bottle) 0.54 $ 0.35-0.70
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 2.81 $ 1.32-4.23
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 0.98 $ 0.63-1.27
Rice (white), (1 lb) 0.58 $ 0.41-0.95
Eggs (regular) (12) 1.68 $ 1.40-2.10
Local Cheese (1 lb) 2.04 $ 0.95-3.17
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 1.98 $ 0.95-3.17
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 1.62 $ 1.27-2.22
Apples (1 lb) 1.15 $ 0.32-2.38
Banana (1 lb) 0.45 $ 0.32-0.63
Oranges (1 lb) 0.74 $ 0.32-1.58
Tomato (1 lb) 0.53 $ 0.32-0.79
Potato (1 lb) 0.23 $ 0.10-0.32
Onion (1 lb) 0.37 $ 0.13-0.48
Lettuce (1 head) 0.43 $ 0.21-1.40
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 0.80 $ 0.56-1.40
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 8.03 $ 4.19-16.06
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 0.88 $ 0.63-1.40
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 1.71 $ 0.84-2.44
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 1.75 $ 1.40-3.49
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.35 $ 0.31-0.70
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 26.19 $ 19.55-34.92
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 3.49 $ 1.75-3.49
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 2.25 $ 1.69-3.37
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 5.24 $ 3.49-13.97
Gasoline (1 gallon) 4.40 $ 4.07-4.76
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 19,903.95 $ 15,364.45-24,443.45
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 30,554.31 $ 17,459.60-31,427.29
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 45.98 $ 20.95-83.81
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 8.44 $ 4.19-17.46
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 21.04 $ 10.48-34.92
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 29.10 $ 17.46-41.90
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 3.91 $ 2.10-6.98
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 3.49 $ 2.10-3.49
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 168.78 $ 69.84-279.35
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 4,801.39 $ 698.38-19,554.76
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 17.11 $ 10.48-20.95
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 19.55 $ 6.98-83.81
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 24.44 $ 17.46-34.92
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 31.43 $ 24.44-34.92
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 574.62 $ 349.19-792.25
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 358.15 $ 139.68-698.38
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 1,077.10 $ 558.71-1,955.48
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 693.67 $ 279.35-1,047.58
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 940.26 $ 165.52-3,244.07
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 1,584.83 $ 500.00-2,595.26
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 256.07 $
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
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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.