Cheapest priced cityKigali$709 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityKigali$709 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$419across 1 priced cities
Kigali vs the worldCheaper than 389 of the 535 priced cities we trackessentials, single person, USD
Tourist stay signalVisa on arrival for EVERY nationality, no pre-approval needed — free for many, capped at $50 for the rest.as of 2026-08
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| Kigali | $709 | 144.6 sector | $419 | $671 | $81 | $77 | $106 | $26 | $278 |
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Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
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