Moving to Rwanda from Pakistan

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Rwanda compared to Pakistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PK
4.2
RW
3.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PK
11.9
RW
11.6

Rwanda performs significantly better than Pakistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PK
$152
RW
$177
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

PK
10.8
RW
1.2

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PK
105.0
RW
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
RW
0.2t

Rwanda performs significantly better than Pakistan 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

PK
1.3
RW
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PK
162.1%
RW
20.2%

Pakistan 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

PK
5.5%
RW
14.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$5,600
RW
$3,000

Pakistan 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

PK
69.7 yrs
RW
65.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
54.0
RW
26.4

Rwanda generally does better on family life, though Pakistan leads in life expectancy.

Data: Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Islamabad Kigali
Jan–Mar 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) 80°/60°F (27°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) 79°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) 82°/60°F (28°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) 80°/60°F (27°/16°C)
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Month Islamabad Kigali
Jan 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C)
Feb 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C)
Mar 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Apr 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C)
May 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C)
Jun 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C)
Jul 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C)
Aug 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C)
Sep 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C)
Oct 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C)
Nov 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C)
Dec 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C)

Data: Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Rwanda

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

Rwanda passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

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 Pakistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Rwanda is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Pakistan.

How is healthcare in Rwanda compared to Pakistan?

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in health coverage index. There are 1.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Rwanda, compared to 10.8 in Pakistan. Rwanda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Kigali is 80°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Kigali receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.

What language do they speak in Rwanda?

The official languages in Rwanda are English, French and Kinyarwanda. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.

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At a Glance

PK RW
Population 242,923,845 13,173,730
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Languages English, Urdu English, French, Kinyarwanda
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +92 +250
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 112