Travel budget and cost of living in Rwanda how much does a trip cost?

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Travel budget in Rwanda

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Rwanda: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Rwanda for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

$ 40 for 2 ppl.
$ 4.7 per person
$ 1.4 per person
Free activities

Total budget:

$ 725* (732340 RWF)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

$ 69 for 2 ppl.
$ 15 per person
$ 10.3 per person
$ 5 per person

Total budget:

$ 1796* (1816444 RWF)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

$ 205 for 2 ppl.
$ 25 per person
$ 26 per person
$ 10 per person

Total budget:

$ 4557* (4609206 RWF)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).

Cost of living in Rwanda in 2021

Cost of living: Rwanda VS United States

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On average, the cost of living in Rwanda in 2021 is 48% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

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Cost of living in Rwanda by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Rwanda compared to the national average.

Cities	/Rwanda	View Details
Kigali	16% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Kigali
Ruhengeri	1% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Ruhengeri
Kibungo	1% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Kibungo
Gisenyi	9% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Gisenyi
Butare	9% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Butare

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Local prices in Rwanda by expense type

Rwanda: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Rwanda costs 56% less than in the United States (USA).

Lunch

$ 2/person
($ 1.2 to $ 5)

86% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

3 course dinner

$ 20/person
($ 9.9 to $ 26)

34% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 6/person
($ 5 to $ 6.9)

23% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Local beer

$ 1 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 1.8)

79% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Imported beer

$ 1.3 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 2)

52% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Cappuccino

$ 2.3/cup
($ 1 to $ 3.9)

46% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Fizzy drink

$ 0.7/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

59% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

65% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5

Rwanda: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Rwanda costs 28% less than in the United States (USA).

1-star hotel

$ 59/night
($ 48 to $ 70)

46% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 59/night
($ 49 to $ 75)

53% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 79/night
($ 55 to $ 124)

56% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 335/night
($ 316 to $ 355)

28% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 355/night
($ 241 to $ 504)

30% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 45/month
($ 35 to $ 55)

63% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122

Room with kitchen

$ 71/month
($ 51 to $ 97)

58% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 157/month
($ 87 to $ 261)

5% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 40/month
($ 29 to $ 60)

82% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 316/month
($ 204 to $ 447)

81% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Rwanda: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Rwanda costs 56% less than in the United States (USA).

Milk

$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

12% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Bread

$ 1.2/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

57% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1.1/kg
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

72% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Eggs

$ 1.4/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)

39% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Cheese

$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 9)

70% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Chicken

$ 4.4/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 6.5)

50% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.9

Apples

$ 3.7/kg
($ 2 to $ 6)

16% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Oranges

$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2)

62% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Tomatoes

$ 1/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

77% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Potatoes

$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

86% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Salad

$ 0.7/salad
($ 0.2 to $ 1)

54% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

57% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 3/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 3.5)

76% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Rwanda: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Rwanda costs 24% less than in the United States (USA).

Bus ticket

$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

86% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Bus pass

$ 15/month
($ 14 to $ 36)

78% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.6/km
($ 0.7 to $ 3)

9% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.1)

59% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3
($ 1.6 to $ 5)

6% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Rwanda: Budget for living and housing

On average, the cost of housing in Rwanda costs 57% less than in the United States (USA).

Electricity, water...

$ 54/month
($ 26 to $ 98)

66% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

Mobile phone

$ 0.1/min.
($ 0 to $ 0.1)

27% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 49/month
($ 26 to $ 85)

24% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 65

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 398/month
($ 250 to $ 698)

70% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1328

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 229/month
($ 151 to $ 450)

78% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1069

Flat (centre)

$ 1083/month
($ 599 to $ 1795)

49% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2126

Flat (suburbs)

$ 574/month
($ 300 to $ 998)

66% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1698

Gym

$ 33/month
($ 21 to $ 51)

15% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Private nursery

$ 113/month
($ 47 to $ 278)

87% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 924

Private primary school

$ 1291/yr
($ 599 to $ 3276)

91% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15684

Rwanda: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Rwanda costs 56% less than in the United States (USA).

Cinema

$ 5/ticket
($ 4.5 to $ 9.9)

57% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Tennis

$ 6.9/hr
($ 3 to $ 15)

55% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Rwanda: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Rwanda costs 59% less than in the United States (USA).

Cigarettes

$ 1.6/pack
($ 1 to $ 3)

81% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Levi's jeans

$ 20
($ 8 to $ 46)

59% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Summer dress

$ 23
($ 15 to $ 51)

37% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Trainers

$ 28
($ 15 to $ 51)

63% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76

Leather shoes

$ 44
($ 32 to $ 81)

55% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 95

Plane ticket budget

London → Kigali

$ 751
(fair price: $ 648)

Manchester → Kigali

$ 821
(fair price: $ 711)

New York City → Kigali

$ 1017
(fair price: $ 874)

Montreal → Kigali

$ 1359
(fair price: $ 1150)

Dublin → Kigali

$ 823
(fair price: $ 747)

Toronto (Ontario) → Kigali

$ 1242
(fair price: $ 1081)

Edinburgh → Kigali

$ 838
(fair price: $ 731)

Los Angeles → Kigali

$ 1275
(fair price: $ 1081)

Sydney → Kigali

$ 1728
(fair price: $ 1550)

Melbourne → Kigali

$ 1724
(fair price: $ 1557)

About the information on the cost of living in Rwanda

The information about the cost of living in Rwanda shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Rwanda updated on 18-01-2021.

Travel budget and cost of living in Rwanda how much does a trip cost?

Travel budget in Rwanda

Rwanda: calculate your travel budget

Rwanda: sample budgets by traveller type

Low budget (backpacker)

Average budget (traveller)

High budget (tourist)

Cost of living in Rwanda in 2021

Cost of living: Rwanda VS United States

Explore each type of expense in detail:

Cost of living in Rwanda by city

Local prices in Rwanda by expense type

Rwanda: Restaurant budget

Rwanda: Hotel and accommodation budget

Rwanda: Supermarket food budget

Rwanda: Public and private transport budget

Rwanda: Budget for living and housing

Rwanda: Leisure activity budget

Rwanda: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

Plane ticket budget

About the information on the cost of living in Rwanda

Low budget
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Average budget
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High budget
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