Moving to Brazil from Rwanda

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Rwanda to Brazil, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
17 ↑ 6% vs 2015

people born in Rwanda live in Brazil · UN DESA

Who's moving to Brazil?

Top countries of origin for Brazil's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Rwanda and Brazil stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RW
3.6
BR
20.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RW
11.6
BR
15.7

Rwanda performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

RW
$177
BR
$2,070
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

RW
1.2
BR
21.4

Rwanda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

RW
62.0
BR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RW
0.2t
BR
2.3t

Rwanda generally does better on environment, though Brazil leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

RW
0.3
BR
21.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RW
20.2%
BR
1.5%

Brazil performs significantly 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

RW
14.9%
BR
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RW
$3,000
BR
$18,600

Brazil performs significantly 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

RW
65.8 yrs
BR
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RW
26.4
BR
13.3

Brazil performs significantly better than Rwanda across all family life metrics.

Data: Rwanda Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kigali Brasilia
Jan–Mar 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 80°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) 80°/58°F (27°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 80°/64°F (27°/17°C)
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Month Kigali Brasilia
Jan 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C)
Feb 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C)
Mar 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C)
Apr 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C)
Jul 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C)
Aug 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C)
Oct 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C)
Nov 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C)
Dec 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C)

Data: Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency, Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Rwanda and Brazil. To live, work, or study long-term in Brazil, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Brazil's immigration authority.

Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Brazil

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

Brazil passport holder visiting Rwanda

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Brazil?

With 21.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Brazil can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Rwanda and Brazil.

Is Brazil safe for expats?

Rwanda performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Brazil is 20.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Rwanda.

How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Rwanda?

Rwanda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 1.2 in Rwanda. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Brazil?

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

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At a Glance

RW BR
Population 13,173,730 217,240,060
Currency Rwandan Franc (RWF) Brazilian Real (R$)
Languages English, French, Kinyarwanda Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +250 +55
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 112 190