Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda · Population 1,745,555 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Rwanda average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | FRw6,591 ($5.07) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | FRw26,364 ($20.28) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | FRw1,977 ($1.52) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | FRw149,396 ($115) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | FRw24,167 ($18.59) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | FRw63,713 ($49.01) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | FRw18,455 ($14.20) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | FRw18,455 ($14.20) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | FRw4,833 ($3.72) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | FRw290,535 ($223) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | FRw202,111 ($155) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | FRw606,334 ($466) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Kigali is FRw422,500 ($325) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of FRw641,511 ($493) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly FRw833,965 ($642) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (FRw202,111 ($155)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.
12 km away · Kigali
15 km away · Northern Province
17 km away · Northern Province
20 km away · Northern Province
26 km away · Eastern Province
26 km away · Northern Province
26 km away · Eastern Province
26 km away · Northern Province
Southern Province · pop. 319,141
FRw514,881 ($396) / moNorthern Province · pop. 153,368
FRw483,600 ($372) / moSouthern Province · pop. 87,613
FRw483,600 ($372) / moEastern Province · pop. 71,769
FRw483,600 ($372) / moNorthern Province · pop. 62,179
FRw483,600 ($372) / moWestern Province · pop. 53,603
FRw483,600 ($372) / moKigali is the capital and one of the key cities in Rwanda. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is FRw641,511 ($493), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around FRw202,111 ($155) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to FRw1,491,285 ($1,147) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately FRw1,146,917 ($882) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Kigali is FRw422,500 ($325). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least FRw833,965 ($642) per month.