Moving to Rwanda from Georgia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Georgia to Rwanda, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Kinyarwanda.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

GE
2.0
RW
3.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GE
12.7
RW
11.6

Georgia generally does better on safety, though Rwanda leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GE
$1,679
RW
$177
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GE
56.1
RW
1.2

Georgia 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

GE
69.0
RW
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GE
3.6t
RW
0.2t

Rwanda performs significantly better than Georgia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GE
28.7
RW
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GE
5.2%
RW
20.2%

Georgia 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

GE
11.6%
RW
14.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$22,200
RW
$3,000

Georgia 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

GE
77.5 yrs
RW
65.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
14.8
RW
26.4

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

Data: Georgia Department of Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tbilisi Kigali
Jan–Mar 80°/60°F (27°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/60°F (28°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/60°F (27°/16°C)
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Month Tbilisi Kigali
Jan 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C)
Feb 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C)
Mar 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Apr 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C)
Jul 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C)
Aug 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C)
Oct 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C)
Nov 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C)
Dec 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C)

Data: Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Georgia 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.

Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Rwanda

Visa on Arrival
Georgia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Rwanda.
Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Rwanda passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Georgia.

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 Georgia and Rwanda.

Is Rwanda safe for expats?

Georgia generally does better on safety, though Rwanda leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Rwanda is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.0 in Georgia.

How is healthcare in Rwanda compared to Georgia?

Georgia 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 56.1 in Georgia. Rwanda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Georgia: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Kigali is 80°F, compared to None°F in Tbilisi. Kigali receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Tbilisi gets 19.5 in.

What language do they speak in Rwanda?

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

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At a Glance

GE RW
Population 4,935,518 13,173,730
Currency Georgian Lari (GEL) Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Languages Georgian English, French, Kinyarwanda
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +995 +250
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112