Moving to Rwanda from Lebanon

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Lebanon 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 Lebanon.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

LB
2.3
RW
3.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
9.7
RW
11.6

Lebanon performs better than Rwanda across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LB
$644
RW
$177
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

LB
26.2
RW
1.2

Lebanon 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

LB
59.0
RW
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LB
1.9t
RW
0.2t

Lebanon 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

LB
7.6
RW
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LB
58.8%
RW
20.2%

Lebanon generally does better on infrastructure, though Rwanda leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

LB
$12,300
RW
$3,000

Lebanon 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

LB
78.8 yrs
RW
65.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LB
7.0
RW
26.4

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Beirut Rain: 32.5 in/yr (826 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beirut 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 Beirut 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 Lebanon 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.

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Rwanda

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

Rwanda passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

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?

Lebanon performs better than Rwanda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Rwanda is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Lebanon.

How is healthcare in Rwanda compared to Lebanon?

Lebanon 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 26.2 in Lebanon. Rwanda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).

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

The average high temperature in Kigali is 80°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Kigali receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.

What language do they speak in Rwanda?

The official languages in Rwanda are English, French and Kinyarwanda. In Lebanon, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

LB RW
Population 5,296,814 13,173,730
Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP) Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Languages Arabic, French English, French, Kinyarwanda
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +961 +250
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112