Cost of living in Rwanda
compared to
These numbers reflect the average prices of 1 cities in Rwanda, such as
Kigali,
and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in Rwanda, search for a city above.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$2.71
RWF3,500
|
$1.36
-
$4.52
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.23
RWF9,334
|
$6.32
-
$9.03
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.70
RWF898
|
$0.45
-
$0.90
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.51
RWF661
|
$0.45
-
$0.90
|
Rwanda - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.99
RWF1,283
|
$0.72
-
$1.36
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.57
RWF3,322
|
$1.36
-
$5.42
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$2.79
RWF3,605
|
$1.54
-
$4.10
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.56
RWF2,020
|
$0.70
-
$2.17
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.46
RWF3,175
|
$0.82
-
$3.69
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.81
RWF2,340
|
$0.82
-
$2.46
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.56
RWF718
|
$0.29
-
$0.82
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.98
RWF1,270
|
$0.25
-
$1.64
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.47
RWF609
|
$0.16
-
$0.82
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.22
RWF280
|
$0.08
-
$0.37
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.26
RWF337
|
$0.16
-
$0.82
|
Rwanda - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.24
RWF6,766
|
$4.17
-
$5.49
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$11.74
RWF15,167
|
$9.03
-
$22.58
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$21,680.22
RWF28,000,894
|
$19,873.53
-
$21,680.22
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$9.71
RWF12,542
|
$5.42
-
$26.20
|
Rwanda - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$34.21
RWF44,189
|
$25.29
-
$45.17
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$503.29
RWF650,021
|
$271.00
-
$1,129.18
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$316.42
RWF408,670
|
$180.67
-
$542.01
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$41.21
RWF53,220
|
$17.27
-
$69.08
|
Rwanda - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$148.81
RWF192,191
|
$42.46
-
$271.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,635.61
RWF2,112,463
|
$451.67
-
$3,252.03
|
Rwanda - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$0.90
RWF1,167
|
$0.63
-
$1.36
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.26
RWF2,917
|
$1.81
-
$3.61
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$1.36
RWF1,750
|
$0.90
-
$3.16
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$33.55
RWF43,335
|
$27.10
-
$45.17
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.52
RWF5,834
|
$4.07
-
$7.65
|
Rwanda - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$19.76
RWF25,522
|
$10.84
-
$40.65
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$29.98
RWF38,719
|
$13.55
-
$54.65
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$33.65
RWF43,460
|
$22.58
-
$72.27
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$46.73
RWF60,357
|
$27.10
-
$72.27
|
Rwanda - Cost of clothing
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