Kigali
Rwanda
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Local Highlights
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Tue Oct 13
29°C
/ 85°F
Low: 16°C
/ 60°F
Wed Oct 14
30°C
/ 87°F
Low: 17°C
/ 63°F
Thu Oct 15
31°C
/ 88°F
Low: 17°C
/ 62°F
📊 Core Metrics
Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$543
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
8.3
Excellent
Fixed Internet
45
Broadband (Mbps)
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources
Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic models.
Safety & Internet: Sourced from open data initiatives including the Measurement Lab (M-Lab) and public government/NGO safety indices.
Note: Prices and metrics are estimates only and may vary by specific neighborhood or provider.
🌍 Demographics
- Population1,132,686
- RegionKigali
- ClimateTropical Highland (Mild Year-Round / Wet and Dry Seasons)
- Elevation1,542 m
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Housing & Utilities
- Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)67.37 USD
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)21.68 USD
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)3.13 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre669.66 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre417.17 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre1388.32 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre855.79 USD
- Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre3375.87 USD
- Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre3033.13 USD
Transportation
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)0.34 USD
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)25.52 USD
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)2.72 USD
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)2.04 USD
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)3.40 USD
- Gasoline (1 Liter)1.53 USD
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)26198.97 USD
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)29771.56 USD
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)3.40 USD
Food & Groceries
- Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant2.04 USD
- Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)27.22 USD
- Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)6.80 USD
- Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)1.02 USD
- Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)1.55 USD
- Cappuccino (Regular Size)2.27 USD
- Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)0.80 USD
- Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)0.54 USD
- Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)0.75 USD
- Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)1.03 USD
- White Rice (1 kg)1.25 USD
- Eggs (12, Large Size)1.65 USD
- Local Cheese (1 kg)3.97 USD
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)4.91 USD
- Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)4.03 USD
- Apples (1 kg)2.76 USD
- Bananas (1 kg)0.94 USD
- Oranges (1 kg)1.55 USD
- Tomatoes (1 kg)1.06 USD
- Potatoes (1 kg)0.48 USD
- Onions (1 kg)0.77 USD
- Lettuce (1 Head)0.56 USD
- Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)0.81 USD
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)10.21 USD
- Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)0.89 USD
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)2.04 USD
Lifestyle & Entertainment
- Monthly Fitness Club Membership29.35 USD
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child113.42 USD
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child6707.82 USD
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)17.47 USD
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)22.34 USD
- Men's Leather Business Shoes35.73 USD
Other
- Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)7.06 USD
- Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)15.65 USD
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)306.22 USD