Cost of Living in Kigali

Summary of cost of living in Kigali, Rwanda:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 2.69 $ 1.79-5.74
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 28.70 $ 20.09-32.29
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 6.10 $ 5.38-7.18
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 1.08 $ 0.57-1.08
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 2.15 $ 1.08-2.87
Cappuccino (regular) 2.23 $ 1.44-3.59
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 0.90 $ 0.72-1.44
Water (12 oz small bottle) 0.45 $ 0.36-0.72
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 2.61 $ 1.36-4.35
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 0.93 $ 0.65-1.30
Rice (white), (1 lb) 0.59 $ 0.42-0.81
Eggs (regular) (12) 1.68 $ 1.29-2.15
Local Cheese (1 lb) 1.90 $ 0.65-2.93
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 2.08 $ 0.65-2.93
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 1.56 $ 1.14-1.79
Apples (1 lb) 1.26 $ 0.49-2.28
Banana (1 lb) 0.55 $ 0.33-0.65
Oranges (1 lb) 0.76 $ 0.33-1.63
Tomato (1 lb) 0.46 $ 0.20-0.81
Potato (1 lb) 0.23 $ 0.13-0.29
Onion (1 lb) 0.32 $ 0.16-0.49
Lettuce (1 head) 0.43 $ 0.22-0.72
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 0.74 $ 0.50-1.44
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 8.61 $ 3.59-14.35
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 0.77 $ 0.65-1.08
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 1.79 $ 1.08-2.15
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 1.79 $ 1.44-3.59
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.36 $ 0.29-0.72
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 25.11 $ 15.60-35.88
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 3.59 $ 1.79-3.59
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 2.31 $ 1.15-3.46
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 7.18 $ 3.59-14.35
Gasoline (1 gallon) 4.42 $ 4.12-4.89
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 20,450.41 $ 15,786.28-25,114.54
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 31,393.17 $ 17,938.95-32,290.12
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 49.63 $ 35.88-86.11
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 9.57 $ 4.31-21.53
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 25.03 $ 17.94-35.88
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 29.90 $ 17.94-43.05
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 3.23 $ 2.15-3.59
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 3.59 $ 2.15-3.59
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 162.17 $ 57.40-322.90
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 9,507.65 $ 717.56-20,091.63
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 16.07 $ 5.74-21.53
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 21.53 $ 10.76-35.88
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 23.68 $ 17.94-35.88
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 29.42 $ 25.11-35.88
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 484.35 $ 215.27-896.95
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 293.00 $ 143.51-466.41
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 861.07 $ 358.78-2,009.16
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 466.41 $ 251.15-717.56
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 2,171.21 $ 180.68-3,333.14
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 1,999.88 $ 999.94-2,666.51
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 245.17 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 16.20 8.00-18.00

Prices in Kigali

This city had 590 entries in the past 12 months by 55 different contributors.
Last update: December 2024
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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.