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Cities/Kigali

Kigali

Rwanda

Rwanda's remarkably clean, green, and safe capital, a model of African urban development with a moving genocide memorial and a rapidly growing economy.

Population: 1.1M
Avg Income: $ 3K/yr
Avg. Temp: 19°C
Area: 730 km²
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10
Very Affordable

#249 of 250

80% below average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 391

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 137

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 22

per month

Restaurants

$ 116

per month

Transportation

$ 54

per month

Utilities

$ 23

per month

Entertainment

$ 26

per month

Healthcare

$ 3

per month

Clothing

$ 9

per month