Gikongoro, Southern Province, Rwanda · Population 16,695
▼ -16% vs Rwanda average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | FRw4,563 ($3.51) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | FRw18,252 ($14.04) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | FRw1,369 ($1.05) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | FRw103,428 ($79.56) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | FRw16,731 ($12.87) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | FRw44,109 ($33.93) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | FRw12,776 ($9.83) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | FRw12,776 ($9.83) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | FRw3,346 ($2.57) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | FRw183,473 ($141) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | FRw127,633 ($98.18) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | FRw382,900 ($295) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Gikongoro is FRw292,500 ($225) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of FRw431,833 ($332) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly FRw561,383 ($432) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (FRw127,633 ($98)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.
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FRw483,600 ($372) / moGikongoro is one of the key cities in Rwanda. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is FRw431,833 ($332), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around FRw127,633 ($98) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to FRw995,559 ($766) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately FRw768,365 ($591) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Gikongoro is FRw292,500 ($225). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least FRw561,383 ($432) per month.