Moving to Rwanda from Lithuania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lithuania to Rwanda, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Kinyarwanda. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kigali averages 80°F vs 51°F in Vilnius, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Lithuania 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

LT
2.4
RW
3.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LT
6.3
RW
11.6

Lithuania performs better than Rwanda across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LT
$4,127
RW
$177
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
51.3
RW
1.2

Lithuania 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

LT
39.0
RW
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
RW
0.2t

Lithuania 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

LT
29.4
RW
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
1.8%
RW
20.2%

Lithuania 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

LT
7.0%
RW
14.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$46,200
RW
$3,000

Lithuania 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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
3.6
RW
26.4

Lithuania performs better than Rwanda across all family life metrics.

Data: State Tax Inspectorate, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vilnius Rain: 27.0 in/yr (685 mm)
51° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Kigali
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 80°/60°F (27°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 79°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 82°/60°F (28°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 80°/60°F (27°/16°C)
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Month Vilnius Kigali
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lithuania 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.

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Rwanda

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

Rwanda passport holder visiting Lithuania

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

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 Lithuania and Rwanda.

Is Rwanda safe for expats?

Lithuania performs better than Rwanda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Rwanda is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Lithuania.

How is healthcare in Rwanda compared to Lithuania?

Lithuania 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 51.3 in Lithuania. Rwanda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Kigali is 80°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Kigali receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Rwanda?

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

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At a Glance

LT RW
Population 2,683,546 13,173,730
Currency Euro (€) Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Languages Lithuanian English, French, Kinyarwanda
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +250
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112