Moving to Rwanda from Guyana

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Guyana to Rwanda? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Rwanda compared to Guyana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
16.3
RW
3.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
15.2
RW
11.6

Rwanda performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GY
$1,331
RW
$177
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

GY
14.0
RW
1.2

Rwanda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GY
52.0
RW
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
RW
0.2t

Guyana 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

GY
13.1
RW
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GY
3.3%
RW
20.2%

Guyana 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

GY
12.4%
RW
14.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$49,800
RW
$3,000

Guyana 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

GY
71.9 yrs
RW
65.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
22.1
RW
26.4

Guyana 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.

Georgetown Rain: 89.1 in/yr (2263 mm)
87° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Georgetown Kigali
Jan–Mar 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) 80°/60°F (27°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 79°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 82°/60°F (28°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 80°/60°F (27°/16°C)
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Month Georgetown Kigali
Jan 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C)
Feb 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C)
Mar 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Apr 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C)
May 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C)
Jun 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C)
Jul 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C)
Aug 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C)
Sep 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C)
Nov 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C)

Data: Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service, Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guyana 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.

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Rwanda

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

Rwanda passport holder visiting Guyana

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Rwanda: 0.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Rwanda offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Rwanda safe for expats?

Rwanda performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Rwanda is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.3 in Guyana.

How is healthcare in Rwanda compared to Guyana?

Rwanda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Rwanda, compared to 14.0 in Guyana. Rwanda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Kigali is 80°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Kigali receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.

What language do they speak in Rwanda?

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

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At a Glance

GY RW
Population 789,683 13,173,730
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Languages English English, French, Kinyarwanda
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +592 +250
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112