Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ผ Kigali vs ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa is 1.0% cheaper

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Category ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ผ Kigali ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น Addis Ababa Difference
Cost of Living 20.9 20.7 -1.0%
Rent 15.2 19.0 +25.0%
Groceries 25.0 41.0 +64.0%
Restaurants 25.2 26.5 +5.2%
Purchasing Power 24.3 12.4 -49.0%
Data from March โ€“ October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.
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