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 |
$3.58
RWF4,636
|
$1.93
-
$6.18
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$6.57
RWF8,521
|
$6.18
-
$7.73
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.77
RWF1,002
|
$0.62
-
$1.16
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.52
RWF668
|
$0.39
-
$0.77
|
Rwanda - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.05
RWF1,365
|
$0.77
-
$1.55
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.51
RWF3,258
|
$0.77
-
$4.64
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.00
RWF3,894
|
$1.46
-
$4.39
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.63
RWF2,109
|
$0.93
-
$2.32
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.26
RWF2,930
|
$0.70
-
$3.16
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.53
RWF1,981
|
$0.70
-
$2.28
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.49
RWF631
|
$0.35
-
$0.70
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.90
RWF1,165
|
$0.35
-
$1.75
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.50
RWF648
|
$0.21
-
$0.88
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.22
RWF290
|
$0.14
-
$0.32
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.29
RWF377
|
$0.18
-
$0.53
|
Rwanda - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.70
RWF6,091
|
$4.40
-
$5.27
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$20.49
RWF26,564
|
$3.87
-
$38.65
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$22,032.66
RWF28,568,869
|
$17,007.67
-
$27,057.65
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$11.60
RWF15,036
|
$5.02
-
$16.23
|
Rwanda - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$27.64
RWF35,836
|
$21.65
-
$38.65
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$508.02
RWF658,731
|
$270.58
-
$966.34
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$309.23
RWF400,967
|
$193.27
-
$502.50
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$31.53
RWF40,883
|
$23.65
-
$41.38
|
Rwanda - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$238.37
RWF309,078
|
$64.42
-
$347.88
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,243.25
RWF13,282,018
|
$773.08
-
$21,646.12
|
Rwanda - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.16
RWF1,504
|
$0.62
-
$1.55
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.22
RWF2,882
|
$1.55
-
$3.48
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$1.93
RWF2,506
|
$0.62
-
$3.09
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.92
RWF40,097
|
$23.19
-
$38.65
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.09
RWF4,010
|
$2.32
-
$3.87
|
Rwanda - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$21.26
RWF27,566
|
$6.18
-
$23.19
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$25.12
RWF32,579
|
$11.60
-
$38.65
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$28.02
RWF36,338
|
$19.33
-
$61.85
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$35.75
RWF46,362
|
$30.92
-
$42.52
|
Rwanda - Cost of clothing
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