Moving to Rwanda from Palau

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Palau 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 Palau.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

PW
11.2
RW
3.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PW
22.2
RW
11.6

Rwanda performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PW
$1,857
RW
$177
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

PW
17.8
RW
1.2

Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PW
82.8t
RW
0.2t

Rwanda performs significantly better than Palau 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

PW
6.9
RW
0.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

PW
37.2%
RW
30.0%

Palau 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

PW
1.7%
RW
14.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PW
$15,800
RW
$3,000

Palau 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

PW
74.6 yrs
RW
65.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PW
11.3
RW
26.4

Palau performs better than Rwanda across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Palau 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.

Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Rwanda

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

Rwanda passport holder visiting Palau

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

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 Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Rwanda is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Palau.

How is healthcare in Rwanda compared to Palau?

Palau 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 17.8 in Palau. Rwanda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Palau: 65).

What language do they speak in Rwanda?

The official languages in Rwanda are English, French and Kinyarwanda. In Palau, the official languages are English and Palauan.

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At a Glance

PW RW
Population 21,695 13,173,730
Currency United States Dollar ($) Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Languages English, Palauan English, French, Kinyarwanda
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +680 +250
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112