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Cheaper overall| Expense | Kigali | Gisenyi | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.07 | $3.90 | Gisenyi |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $20.28 | $15.60 | Gisenyi |
| Cappuccino | $1.52 | $1.17 | Gisenyi |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $115 | $88.40 | Gisenyi |
| Monthly public transport pass | $18.59 | $14.30 | Gisenyi |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $49.01 | $37.70 | Gisenyi |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $14.20 | $10.92 | Gisenyi |
| Fitness club membership | $14.20 | $10.92 | Gisenyi |
| Cinema ticket | $3.72 | $2.86 | Gisenyi |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $223 | $161 | Gisenyi |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $155 | $112 | Gisenyi |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $466 | $336 | Gisenyi |
| Total single-person budget | $493 | $372 | Gisenyi |
| Average net salary | $325 | $250 |
Gisenyi is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Kigali runs about $493 versus $372 in Gisenyi — a difference of roughly 25%.
Salary-adjusted, Gisenyi leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Kigali · Full cost of living in Gisenyi