Moving to Rwanda from Bahamas

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bahamas to Rwanda — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bahamas to Rwanda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
RW
3.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
RW
11.6

Rwanda performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
RW
$177
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
RW
1.2

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BS
10.0
RW
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
RW
0.2t

Bahamas generally does better on environment, though Rwanda leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BS
20.5
RW
0.3

Bahamas performs better than Rwanda across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
RW
14.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
RW
$3,000

Bahamas performs better than Rwanda across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BS
76.1 yrs
RW
65.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
RW
26.4

Bahamas generally does better on family life, though Rwanda leads in education spending.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Bahamas, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Kigali Rain: 37.4 in/yr (951 mm)
80° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Kigali
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 80°/60°F (27°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 79°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 82°/60°F (28°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 80°/60°F (27°/16°C)
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Month Nassau Kigali
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C)

Data: Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas and Rwanda. To live, work, or study long-term in Rwanda, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Rwanda's immigration authority.

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Rwanda

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Rwanda without a visa.
Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
Rwanda passport holders can enter Bahamas without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Rwanda?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Rwanda has 0.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Rwanda safe for expats?

Rwanda performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Rwanda is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Rwanda compared to Bahamas?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Rwanda, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Rwanda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

What's the weather like in Rwanda compared to Bahamas?

The average high temperature in Kigali is 80°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Kigali receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Rwanda?

The official languages in Rwanda are English, French and Kinyarwanda. In Bahamas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BS RW
Population 355,608 13,173,730
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Languages English English, French, Kinyarwanda
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1242 +250
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112