Top expat cities

Rwanda

Musanze

#2 Top 5 cities

Musanze is a greener, calmer alternative, better suited to project-based work or a slower lifestyle.

Country overview

Population

153 368

Year-round temperatures

Day: 22°C až 26°C

Night: 12°C až 15°C

Climate

Cooler highland climate with frequent green seasons and mild temperatures.

Distance to the sea

1180 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Costs

Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 7/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Safety

6/10

Everyday crime is generally limited, but road accidents, strict law enforcement, and proximity to the DRC border and regional tensions warrant added caution.

Natural disaster resilience

3/10

Heavy rain, landslides, earthquakes, and proximity to the Virunga volcanoes create substantial hazard exposure despite the mild highland climate.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 5/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Teachers
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇫🇷French

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Lower living costs

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Fewer work opportunities