Cost of living in Kigali, Rwanda vs The Hague, Netherlands
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Kigali (Rwanda) is 50% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,114 Franc (€4.25) | €15 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,087 Franc (€3.40) | €8 | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,352 Franc (€3.62) | €4.80 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (€0.83) | €1.04 | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,516 Franc (€1.26) | €3.22 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,351 Franc (€1.12) | €2.46 | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,769 Franc (€3.96) | €7 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,418 Franc (€2.84) | €2.51 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 383 Franc (€0.32) | €1.88 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 736 Franc (€0.61) | €1.27 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 14,821 Franc (€12) | €8 | + 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,764 Franc (€1.47) | €2.41 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 937 Franc (€0.78) | €1.65 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Kigali (Rwanda) is 52% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 900,272 Franc (€748) | €1,740 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 459,770 Franc (€382) | €1,413 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 98,776 Franc (€82) | €167 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 698,154 Franc (€580) | €1,102 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 314,612 Franc (€262) | €770 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 75,951 Franc (€63) | €96 | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31,302 Franc (€26) | €30 | - 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | 353,988 Franc (€294) | €545 | - 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 131,324 Franc (€109) | €153 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,741 Franc (€3.94) | €10 | - 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,465 Franc (€5.37) | €14 | - 61% | |
Clothes | - 71% | |||
Clothes in Kigali (Rwanda) is 71% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 18,911 Franc (€16) | €95 | - 83% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 23,082 Franc (€19) | €46 | - 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,020 Franc (€24) | €125 | - 81% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,659 Franc (€42) | €164 | - 74% | |
Transportation | - 71% | |||
Transportation in Kigali (Rwanda) is 71% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,887,300 Franc (€9,050) | €26,204 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,045 Franc (€0.87) | €1.64 | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 22,503 Franc (€19) | €89 | - 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 8,398 Franc (€7) | €22 | - 69% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Kigali (Rwanda) is 36% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,754 Franc (€3.12) | €5.90 | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,529 Franc (€5.43) | €12 | - 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,223 Franc (€14) | €36 | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,252 Franc (€3.53) | €4.09 | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,394 Franc (€4.48) | €3.21 | + 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,727 Franc (€3.10) | €3.69 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 874 Franc (€0.73) | €1.66 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,404 Franc (€1.17) | €2.38 | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,155 Franc (€3.45) | €23 | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 60% | |||
Entertainment in Kigali (Rwanda) is 60% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,409 Franc (€12) | €45 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,299 Franc (€7) | €24 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55,136 Franc (€46) | €94 | - 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27,146 Franc (€23) | €73 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,469 Franc (€4.55) | €9 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,114 Franc (€2.59) | €2.98 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,320 Franc (€1.10) | €4.40 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 324,282 Franc (€270) | €499 | - 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 65 Franc (€0.05) | €0.19 | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,711 Franc (€35) | €44 | - 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,967 Franc (€1.64) | €7 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kigali (Rwanda) is 59% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,700 in The Hague you would need to make just about €2,358 (2,836,095 Franc) in Kigali.
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