Top expat cities

Rwanda

Kigali

#1 Top 5 cities

Kigali is clearly Rwanda's strongest expat option thanks to safety, orderliness, and international services.

Country overview

Population

1 132 686

Year-round temperatures

Day: 25°C až 28°C

Night: 15°C až 18°C

Climate

Mild tropical highland climate with warm days and manageable nights throughout the year.

Distance to the sea

1200 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 4/10
Food cost 6/10

Business friendliness

7/10

Safety

7/10

Kigali is generally orderly, but petty theft, burglary, road crashes, strict law enforcement, and occasional politically sensitive situations require normal urban caution.

Natural disaster resilience

5/10

Intense seasonal rain can cause urban flooding and landslides; thunderstorms, lightning, drought, and moderate earthquake exposure are additional hazards.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 6/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 7/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Teachers
  • Long-term expats
  • Families

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇬🇧British

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quality services
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay
  • +Airport access

Cons

  • −Higher prices
  • −Smaller job market