Cost of Living in Kigali

Summary of cost of living in Kigali, Rwanda:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 3.68 $ 2.58-5.89
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 29.47 $ 20.63-36.84
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 6.26 $ 5.89-7.37
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 1.11 $ 0.59-1.47
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 2.21 $ 1.84-2.95
Cappuccino (regular) 2.13 $ 1.47-3.32
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 0.79 $ 0.66-1.11
Water (12 oz small bottle) 0.52 $ 0.37-0.74
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 3.02 $ 1.47-4.46
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 0.96 $ 0.67-1.34
Rice (white), (1 lb) 0.61 $ 0.43-0.84
Eggs (regular) (12) 1.68 $ 1.33-2.21
Local Cheese (1 lb) 2.09 $ 0.67-4.01
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 2.25 $ 0.67-3.01
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 1.60 $ 1.17-1.84
Apples (1 lb) 1.65 $ 0.67-2.34
Banana (1 lb) 0.51 $ 0.33-0.67
Oranges (1 lb) 0.92 $ 0.33-1.67
Tomato (1 lb) 0.53 $ 0.20-0.84
Potato (1 lb) 0.23 $ 0.13-0.33
Onion (1 lb) 0.31 $ 0.17-0.50
Lettuce (1 head) 0.56 $ 0.22-1.11
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 0.71 $ 0.52-1.11
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 8.84 $ 3.68-11.79
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 0.81 $ 0.59-1.47
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 1.77 $ 0.88-2.95
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 2.95 $ 1.84-3.68
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.55 $ 0.29-1.11
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 20.63 $ 3.68-36.84
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 3.68 $ 1.84-3.68
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 1.78 $ 0.59-3.56
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 7.37 $ 3.68-14.74
Gasoline (1 gallon) 4.52 $ 4.23-5.02
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 20,999.56 $ 16,210.19-25,788.94
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 32,236.17 $ 18,420.67-33,157.20
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 39.91 $ 22.10-51.58
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 10.23 $ 7.37-22.10
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 25.37 $ 20.63-29.47
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 30.29 $ 18.42-44.21
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 4.91 $ 3.68-3.68
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 2.21 $ 2.21-3.68
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 162.72 $ 61.40-331.57
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 9,762.95 $ 736.83-20,631.15
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 20.26 $ 5.89-22.10
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 23.95 $ 11.05-36.84
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 26.71 $ 18.42-58.95
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 34.08 $ 29.47-40.53
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 521.92 $ 368.41-921.03
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 282.45 $ 147.37-478.94
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 908.75 $ 589.46-2,063.11
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 472.80 $ 294.73-663.14
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 1,306.12 $ 185.53-3,422.64
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 1,882.45 $ 1,026.79-2,738.12
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 265.26 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 16.20 8.00-18.00

Prices in Kigali

This city had 448 entries in the past 12 months by 47 different contributors.
Last update: August 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.