Ruhengeri travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Ruhengeri

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 39 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 6.1 per person
  • $ 2.2 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 772* (1050770 RWF)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 151 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 9.1 per person
  • $ 2.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 2833* (3858498 RWF)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 151 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 4.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 3398* (4628498 RWF)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Ruhengeri compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Ruhengeri in 2024 is 55% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Ruhengeri in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Ruhengeri by expense type

Restaurant budget in Ruhengeri

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Ruhengeri is 64% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.7/person
($ 2.6 to $ 5.9)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 15/person
($ 11 to $ 19)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.4/person
($ 5.9 to $ 7.4)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.1 for 500ml
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 0.9 to $ 3)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.1/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 3.3)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Ruhengeri

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Ruhengeri is 32% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 66/night
($ 27 to $ 265)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 142/night
($ 25 to $ 666)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 169/night
($ 25 to $ 762)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 132/night
($ 24 to $ 624)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 323
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 51/month
($ 27 to $ 185)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 124/month
($ 25 to $ 537)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 189/month
($ 28 to $ 752)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 90/month
($ 26 to $ 423)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 367/month
($ 55 to $ 1062)

69% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Ruhengeri

On average, the price of supermarket food in Ruhengeri is 71% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.2/litre
($ 0.2 to $ 1.2)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.9)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.4/12 eggs
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 6.7)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.7/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 5.2)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.9)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.2/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Ruhengeri

On average, the price of transport in Ruhengeri is 20% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
( $ 0.6)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.1/km
($ 0.3 to $ 2.2)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.7
($ 1.9 to $ 3.7)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Ruhengeri

On average, budget for leisure activities in Ruhengeri is 84% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 2.2/ticket
($ 2.2 to $ 3.7)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Ruhengeri

On average, shopping budget in Ruhengeri is 58% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3/pack
($ 1.9 to $ 3.7)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 22
($ 5.9 to $ 23)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 25
($ 12 to $ 38)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Kigali
London → Kigali
London → Kigali
$ 834
(fair price: $ 698)
Montreal → Kigali
Montreal → Kigali
Montreal → Kigali
$ 1240
(fair price: $ 1091)
Manchester → Kigali
Manchester → Kigali
Manchester → Kigali
$ 779
(fair price: $ 655)
New York City → Kigali
New York City → Kigali
New York City → Kigali
$ 1047
(fair price: $ 858)
Dublin → Kigali
Dublin → Kigali
Dublin → Kigali
$ 870
(fair price: $ 761)
Toronto → Kigali
Toronto → Kigali
Toronto → Kigali
$ 1323
(fair price: $ 1107)



About this information on the cost of living in Ruhengeri

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

The information about the cost of living in Ruhengeri was updated on 25-09-2024.

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