Kigali vs Lima: cost of living for digital nomads
Kigali, Rwanda and Lima, Peru, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Kigali and Lima cost about the same per month ($1,200).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $500 in Kigali against $540 in Lima.
- Kigali scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in Lima: 80 Mbps typical against 40 Mbps.
- Kigali is tropical; Lima is arid.
Kigali wins 3 of the measured lines; Lima wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Kigali or Lima?
Kigali and Lima cost about the same per month for a remote worker, both around $1,200.
Which city is safer, Kigali or Lima?
Kigali scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 6/10 for Lima.
Which has faster internet, Kigali or Lima?
Lima has faster typical internet: 80 Mbps against 40 Mbps in Kigali.
| Line | Kigali | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Rent | $500 | $540 |
| Food | $280 | $340 |
| Transport | $70 | $40 |
| Coworking | $130 | $100 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 40 | 80 |
| Climate | tropical | arid |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | inland | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Kigali
Among Africa's safest, cleanest capitals; a growing hub.
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Kigali November 8, 2026, Lima November 4, 2026.