Kigali

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Thu Jan 15
30°C / 85°F
Low: 15°C / 58°F
Fri Jan 16
30°C / 85°F
Low: 15°C / 58°F
Sat Jan 17
29°C / 85°F
Low: 14°C / 57°F

📊 Core Metrics

Rent (1BD)
$244
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
5.0
Out of 10
Internet
25
Mbps Avg
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources

Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic estimates.
Safety: Aggregated from national crime statistics and State Department advisory levels.
Note: Prices are estimates only and may vary by neighborhood.

🌍 Demographics

  • Population1,132,686
  • RegionKigali
  • ClimateTropical
  • Elevation1,542 m

🛂 Immigration & Visas

Tourist Stay: 90 Days

Rwanda Investor Visa
Foreign investors are eligible for a resident visa in Rwanda. Specific requirements and procedures may vary depending on the investment type and amount.
🕒 Validity: 12 Mo
Work Permit
Foreign nationals intending to work in Rwanda must obtain a work permit. The application process typically requires sponsorship by a Rwandan employer.
🕒 Validity: 12 Mo
Citizenship Path: Eligible after 10 years of residency. (Dual Citizenship Allowed)

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

  • Basic utilities for 85m2 Apartment including Electricity, Heating or Cooling, Water and Garbage$56.80
  • Internet, 60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL$37.08
  • Tennis Court Rent, 1 Hour on Weekend$7.87
  • One bedroom apartment in city centre$453.35
  • One bedroom apartment outside of city centre$243.74
  • Three bedroom apartment in city centre1,245.49
  • Three bedroom apartment outside of city centre$618.76
  • Price per m2 to Buy Apartment in City Center3,352.09
  • Price per m2 to Buy Apartment Outside of City Center30,526.13

Transportation

  • One-way Ticket, Local Transport$0.26
  • Taxi Start, Normal Tariff$3.03
  • Taxi, price for 1 km, Normal Tariff$1.28
  • Taxi, price for 1 hour Waiting, Normal Tariff$12.61
  • Gasoline, 1 liter$1.06
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)24,205.75
  • Cinema ticket, 1 Seat$5.04

Food & Groceries

  • Meal in Inexpensive Restaurant$2.27
  • Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course$40.34
  • McMeal at McDonalds or Alternative Combo Meal$6.05
  • Domestic Beer, 0.5 liter Draught$1.01
  • Imported Beer, 0.33 liter Bottle$1.92
  • Water, 0.33 liter Bottle$0.54
  • Milk, Regular,1 liter$0.76
  • Loaf of Fresh White Bread, 0.5 kg$1.10
  • White Rice, 1 kg$1.08
  • Eggs, 12 pack$1.38
  • Local Cheese, 1 kg$4.39
  • Chicken Breasts, Boneless and Skinless, 1 kg$4.48
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat, 1 kg$3.04
  • Apples, 1 kg$3.46
  • Banana, 1 kg$1.12
  • Oranges, 1 kg$1.66
  • Tomato, 1 kg$0.99
  • Potato, 1 kg$0.34
  • Onion, 1 kg$0.91
  • Lettuce, 1 head$0.52
  • Water, 1.5 liter Bottle$0.78
  • Bottle of Wine, Mid-Range Price$8.57
  • Domestic Beer, 0.5 liter Bottle$0.99
  • Imported Beer, 0.33 liter Bottle$1.38
  • Monthly Pass, Regular Price$15.13
  • Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local, price per 1 min, No Discounts or Plans$0.10
  • Pair of Running Shoes, Mid-Range Price$27.46

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult$31.17
  • Private Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly for 1 Child$135.98
  • International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child1,393.09
  • Pair of Jeans in a Chain Store Like George, H&M, Zara, etc.$18.34
  • Pair of Leather Business Shoes$43.11

Other

  • Cappuccino$2.30
  • Coca-Cola, 0.33 liter Bottle$0.79
  • Pack of Cigarettes$1.51
  • Average Monthly Net Salary, After Tax$330.92
  • Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages for 20 Years Fixed-Rate, Yearly, Fixed-Rate17.33 %
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store Like George, H&M, Zara, etc.$27.11
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