Top expat cities

Rwanda

Rubavu

#3 Top 5 cities

Rubavu by the lake can be pleasant for a quieter stay, but expat support and services are much thinner than in Kigali.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 24°C až 28°C

Night: 15°C až 18°C

Climate

Moderate tropical lakeside climate with warm days and fewer extremes than lowland areas.

Distance to the sea

1250 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 7/10
Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 7/10
Internet availability 5/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Couples
  • Retirees
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇫🇷French
  • 🇺🇸Americans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Fewer work opportunities
  • −Less dynamic environment