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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.

* 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 2019

Cost of living: Rwanda VS United States

On average, the cost of living in Rwanda in 2019 is 45% less than United States.

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices in Rwanda in 2019 and United States by types of expenses:

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	7% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Kigali
Gisenyi	21% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Gisenyi
Butare	29% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Butare
Ruhengeri	20% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Ruhengeri
Kibungo	28% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Kibungo

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Local prices in Rwanda by expense type

Restaurant budget in Rwanda

Lunch

$ 2.4/person
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)

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84% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 15

3 course dinner

$ 14/person
($ 9.4 to $ 20)

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50% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 28

McDonald's meal

$ 7/person
($ 4.2 to $ 8.2)

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5% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 7.5

Local beer

$ 1.2 for 500ml
($ 1 to $ 1.8)

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72% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.3

Imported beer

$ 1.3 for 330ml
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

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59% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 3.1

Cappuccino

$ 2.5/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 3.6)

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41% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.7/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

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61% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

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70% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1.5

Hotel and accommodation budget in Rwanda

1-star hotel

$ 67/night
($ 67 to $ 69)

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37% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 107

2-star hotel

$ 49/night
($ 33 to $ 76)

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60% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 125

3-star hotel

$ 88/night
($ 60 to $ 137)

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50% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 177

4-star hotel

$ 159/night
($ 143 to $ 179)

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38% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 259

5-star hotel

$ 369/night
($ 254 to $ 531)

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26% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 502

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 42/month
($ 36 to $ 48)

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65% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 120

Room with kitchen

$ 59/month
($ 39 to $ 89)

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63% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 163

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 152/month
($ 78 to $ 256)

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8% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 167

Cottage or guest house

$ 39/month
($ 29 to $ 57)

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82% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 213

Family room

$ 255/month
($ 136 to $ 434)

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45% more than United States Average price in United States: $ 176

Supermarket food budget in Rwanda

Milk

$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

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2% more than United States Average price in United States: $ 0.9

Bread

$ 1.4/500g
($ 1 to $ 2.4)

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46% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 2.8

Rice

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

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74% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.1

Eggs

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

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41% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 2.4

Cheese

$ 4.5/kg
($ 3 to $ 10.6)

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59% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 12

Chicken

$ 5.9/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 8.2)

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34% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 9

Apples

$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 5.9)

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44% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.7

Oranges

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

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76% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.3

Tomatoes

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

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82% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

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87% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 2.7

Salad

$ 0.8/salad
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

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45% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 0.7
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

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62% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1.9

Joint of beef

$ 2.4/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 6.5)

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80% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Rwanda

Bus ticket

$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 0.4)

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87% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 2.4

Bus pass

$ 18/month
($ 12 to $ 24)

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76% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 76

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.4/km
($ 1.8 to $ 2.4)

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30% more than United States Average price in United States: $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

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61% more than United States Average price in United States: $ 0.8

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 5
($ 2.2 to $ 5.9)

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45% more than United States Average price in United States: $ 3.5

Budget for living and housing in Rwanda

Electricity, water...

$ 40/month
($ 24 to $ 60)

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76% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 163

Mobile phone

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

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22% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 44/month
($ 26 to $ 236)

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37% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 67

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 330/month
($ 143 to $ 590)

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75% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1352

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 107/month
($ 48 to $ 177)

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90% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1066

Flat (centre)

$ 776/month
($ 354 to $ 1765)

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64% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 2210

Flat (suburbs)

$ 342/month
($ 236 to $ 495)

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80% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1725

Gym

$ 35/month
($ 24 to $ 60)

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9% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 39

Private nursery

$ 149/month
($ 72 to $ 236)

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84% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 944

Private primary school

$ 848/yr
($ 590 to $ 1493)

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95% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 18299

Leisure activity budget in Rwanda

Cinema

$ 5.9/ticket
($ 5.3 to $ 5.9)

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54% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 13

Tennis

$ 10.6/hr
($ 3.6 to $ 18)

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33% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Rwanda

Cigarettes

$ 1/pack
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)

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87% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 7.5

Levi's jeans

$ 23
($ 18 to $ 30)

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53% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 47

Summer dress

$ 24
($ 12 to $ 36)

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37% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 38

Trainers

$ 36
($ 30 to $ 54)

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55% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 79

Leather shoes

$ 52
($ 36 to $ 66)

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50% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 102

Plane ticket budget

London → Kigali

$ 794
(fair price: $ 698)

Manchester → Kigali

$ 933
(fair price: $ 776)

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