Moving to Rwanda from Belize

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Belize to Rwanda — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Belize to Rwanda.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Belize and Rwanda stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
27.9
RW
3.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
17.5
RW
11.6

Rwanda performs significantly better than Belize across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BZ
$573
RW
$177
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

BZ
10.8
RW
1.2

Belize 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

BZ
21.0
RW
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BZ
0.9t
RW
0.2t

Belize 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

BZ
9.7
RW
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BZ
1.3%
RW
20.2%

Belize 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

BZ
8.3%
RW
14.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BZ
$12,800
RW
$3,000

Belize 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

BZ
75.8 yrs
RW
65.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BZ
11.2
RW
26.4

Belize performs better than Rwanda across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Belmopan Rain: 79.5 in/yr (2020 mm)
88° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belmopan Kigali
Jan–Mar 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) 80°/60°F (27°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/71°F (33°/21°C) 79°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 82°/60°F (28°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/68°F (29°/20°C) 80°/60°F (27°/16°C)
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Month Belmopan Kigali
Jan 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C) 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C)
Mar 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C) 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C)
May 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C) 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C)
Jun 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C) 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C)
Jul 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C) 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C)
Aug 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C) 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C)
Sep 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C) 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C)
Oct 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C) 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C)
Nov 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C) 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C)
Dec 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C) 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C)

Data: National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize, Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belize 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.

Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Rwanda

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

Rwanda passport holder visiting Belize

Visa Required
Rwanda passport holders need a visa to enter Belize.

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?

With 0.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Rwanda can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Belize and Rwanda.

Is Rwanda safe for expats?

Rwanda performs significantly better than Belize across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Rwanda is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.9 in Belize.

How is healthcare in Rwanda compared to Belize?

Belize 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 10.8 in Belize. Rwanda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belize: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Kigali is 80°F, compared to 88°F in Belmopan. Kigali receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Belmopan gets 79.5 in.

What language do they speak in Rwanda?

The official languages in Rwanda are English, French and Kinyarwanda. In Belize, the official languages are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BZ RW
Population 412,387 13,173,730
Currency Belize Dollar (BZD) Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Languages Belizean Creole, English, Spanish English, French, Kinyarwanda
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +501 +250
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112