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Rwanda

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Rwanda

About Rwanda

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$397
Family of 4 / mo
$995
Internet
28.75Mbps
Interest rate
6.5%
Inflation
1.77%
Population
13.25M

Rwanda is a beautiful country located in East Africa, often called the "Land of a Thousand Hills" because of its stunning landscapes. It is known for its lush green hills, picturesque lakes, and diverse wildlife. One of the most famous places in Rwanda is Volcanoes National Park, where you can see the rare mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)roughUSD $29.74
  • Men's Dress ShoesroughUSD $72.76
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesroughUSD $47.92
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)roughUSD $42.15

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $0.01
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxroughUSD $532.5

Food - Beverages

  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)roughUSD $2.45
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)roughUSD $0.72
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)roughUSD $1.02
  • CappuccinoroughUSD $3.62
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)roughUSD $1.4

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceroughUSD $3.51
  • Upscale Dinner for TworoughUSD $45.26
  • Fast Food ComboroughUSD $11.19

Food - Grocery

  • White Rice (1 kg)roughUSD $1.57
  • Onions (1 kg)roughUSD $1.29
  • Lettuce (1 Head)roughUSD $0.97
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)roughUSD $1
  • Potatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $0.44
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $1.32
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)roughUSD $2.45
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)roughUSD $3.05
  • Milk (1 litre)roughUSD $0.94
  • Midrange Bottle of WineroughUSD $12.6
  • Oranges (1 kg)roughUSD $2.36
  • Bananas (1 kg)roughUSD $1.67

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterroughUSD $436
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $577.16
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $341.23
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $1,553
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $747.69
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterroughUSD $3,700

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)roughUSD $52.77
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)roughUSD $2,477
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)roughUSD $158.71
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)roughUSD $7
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)roughUSD $11.39

Transportation

  • One-Way Local Transport FareroughUSD $0.56
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideroughUSD $4.19
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassroughUSD $19.6
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarroughUSD $15,224
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarroughUSD $33,599
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitroughUSD $14.87
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmroughUSD $3.09

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentroughUSD $72.57
  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)roughUSD $51
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