Cost of Living in Rwanda
Summary of cost of living in Rwanda:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,501.7$ (2,156,500.7RF), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 430.1$ (617,561.7RF), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Rwanda is, on average, 54.3% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Rwanda is, on average, 74.5% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 5,000.00 RF | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 40,000.00 RF | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8,616.05 RF | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 1,500.00 RF | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2,936.01 RF | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3,209.82 RF | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1,188.89 RF | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 755.56 RF | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3,713.31 RF | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1,338.10 RF | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 776.44 RF | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2,346.67 RF | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2,500.62 RF | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2,642.72 RF | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 2,325.42 RF | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1,778.49 RF | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 556.63 RF | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 924.64 RF | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 669.05 RF | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 315.77 RF | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 518.80 RF | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 608.98 RF | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1,076.92 RF | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12,000.00 RF | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1,415.38 RF | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2,411.11 RF | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 2,500.00 RF | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 500.00 RF | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40,000.00 RF | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4,000.00 RF | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3,218.69 RF | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 6,000.00 RF | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6,316.50 RF | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 35,000,000.00 RF | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,400,000.00 RF | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 71,637.32 RF | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13,333.33 RF | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30,584.44 RF | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44,700.00 RF | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 6,333.33 RF | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 5,000.00 RF | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 195,621.62 RF | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 6,287,788.80 RF | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 27,125.00 RF | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32,750.00 RF | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 40,729.88 RF | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 49,635.38 RF | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 613,150.76 RF | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 410,972.06 RF | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,250,213.74 RF | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 812,700.01 RF | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,347,834.59 RF | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,874,965.95 RF | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 351,250.00 RF | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 16.43 |
Prices in Rwanda
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Last update: 10 June 2025
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Last update: 10 June 2025
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