Cost of living in Kigali, Rwanda

Summary of cost of living in Kigali

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 2,565,067 Franc
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 1,352,560 Franc
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Kigali
Current as of Jul 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 6,855 Franc
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 6,412 Franc
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 3,887 Franc
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 1,232 Franc
12 eggs, large 2,338 Franc
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 1,262 Franc
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 6,843 Franc
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 4,082 Franc
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 429 Franc
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 1,153 Franc
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 13,216 Franc
2 liters of coca-cola 2,118 Franc
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 1,072 Franc
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 1,257,550 Franc
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 637,818 Franc
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 199,945 Franc
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 725,737 Franc
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 449,042 Franc
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 91,957 Franc
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 22,157 Franc
40” flat screen tv 475,224 Franc
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 126,052 Franc
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 6,059 Franc
Hourly rate for cleaning help 14,085 Franc
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 21,596 Franc
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 23,016 Franc
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 26,476 Franc
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 49,487 Franc
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 10,887,300 Franc
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 1,322 Franc
Monthly ticket public transport 22,225 Franc
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 11,844 Franc
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 4,348 Franc
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 6,537 Franc
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 21,834 Franc
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 3,646 Franc
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 6,380 Franc
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 3,857 Franc
4 rolls of toilet paper 1,113 Franc
Tube of toothpaste 1,329 Franc
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 3,107 Franc
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 14,168 Franc
2 tickets to the movies 9,390 Franc
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 52,958 Franc
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 26,506 Franc
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 6,283 Franc
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 3,102 Franc
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 1,072 Franc
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 302,163 Franc
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 75 Franc
1 month of gym membership in business district 47,591 Franc
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 2,514 Franc
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 28 prices entered by 7 different people.
Latest price update: July 09, 2025

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