Moving to Rwanda from Maryland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Maryland to Rwanda. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kigali averages 80°F vs 70°F in Baltimore, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Rwanda compared to Maryland.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2024

share of adults with obesity

MD
33.4%
RW
5.6%

Rwanda performs significantly better than Maryland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2024

share of households with internet

MD
91.6%
RW
31.7%

Maryland performs better than Rwanda across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MD
3.7%
RW
11.4%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MD
$69,127
RW
$1,124

Maryland performs better than Rwanda across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2024

average years of life at birth

MD
76.8 yrs
RW
68.0 yrs

Maryland performs better than Rwanda across all family life metrics.

Weather in Rwanda vs Maryland

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Baltimore Rain: 42.4 in/yr (1078 mm)
70° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Baltimore Kigali
Jan–Mar 51°/35°F (11°/2°C) 80°/60°F (27°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 79°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/71°F (31°/22°C) 82°/60°F (28°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 60°/44°F (16°/7°C) 80°/60°F (27°/16°C)
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Month Baltimore Kigali
Jan 46°/32°F (8.0°/-0.1°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C)
Feb 49°/34°F (9.5°/1.2°C) 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C)
Mar 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.5°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.8°/10.4°C) 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C)
May 79°/61°F (26.3°/16.1°C) 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C)
Jun 89°/71°F (31.6°/21.5°C) 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C)
Jul 92°/75°F (33.4°/23.9°C) 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C)
Aug 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.8°C) 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C)
Sep 83°/65°F (28.1°/18.5°C) 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C)
Oct 71°/54°F (21.9°/12.3°C) 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C)
Nov 60°/44°F (15.8°/6.4°C) 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C)
Dec 50°/35°F (9.8°/1.6°C) 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency

Can you move from Maryland to Rwanda?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Rwanda

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

Rwanda passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Rwanda passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

From major Rwanda cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Maryland and Rwanda are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Rwanda compared to Maryland?

Rwanda performs significantly better than Maryland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Kigali is 80°F, compared to 70°F in Baltimore. Kigali receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Baltimore gets 42.4 in.

What language do they speak in Rwanda?

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

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At a Glance

RW
Population 6,265,347 14,569,341
Currency United States Dollar ($) Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Languages English English, French, Kinyarwanda
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +250
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 112