Moving to Comoros from Rwanda

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Rwanda to Comoros? 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 Comoros compared to Rwanda.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RW
11.6
KM
29.0

Rwanda performs better than Comoros across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

RW
$177
KM
$250
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

RW
1.2
KM
4.4

Rwanda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Comoros 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
KM
46.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RW
0.2t
KM
0.5t

Rwanda generally does better on environment, though Comoros 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
KM
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RW
20.2%
KM
0.8%

Rwanda generally does better on infrastructure, though Comoros leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RW
14.9%
KM
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RW
$3,000
KM
$3,500

Comoros generally does better on employment & economy, though Rwanda leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RW
65.8 yrs
KM
67.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RW
26.4
KM
57.1

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

Data: 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

Moroni Rain: 106.3 in/yr (2700 mm)
85° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kigali Moroni
Jan–Mar 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 87°/74°F (31°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 85°/70°F (29°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) 82°/66°F (28°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 86°/71°F (30°/22°C)
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Month Kigali Moroni
Jan 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C)
Feb 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C)
Mar 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 87°/73°F (30.8°/23.0°C)
Apr 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.6°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) 85°/70°F (29.5°/21.2°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) 83°/67°F (28.4°/19.6°C)
Jul 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) 82°/66°F (27.7°/18.8°C)
Aug 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) 82°/65°F (27.7°/18.4°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) 83°/66°F (28.1°/19.0°C)
Oct 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) 84°/69°F (29.1°/20.3°C)
Nov 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) 87°/71°F (30.3°/21.6°C)
Dec 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.6°C)

Data: Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency, Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Comoros

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

Comoros passport holder visiting Rwanda

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Comoros?

Connectivity is usually fine (Comoros: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Comoros offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Comoros safe for expats?

Rwanda performs better than Comoros across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Comoros compared to Rwanda?

Rwanda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Comoros leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 4.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Comoros, compared to 1.2 in Rwanda. Comoros scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Moroni is 85°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. Moroni receives around 106.3 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Comoros?

The official languages in Comoros are Arabic, Comorian and French. In Rwanda, the official languages are English, French and Kinyarwanda.

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At a Glance

RW KM
Population 13,173,730 876,437
Currency Rwandan Franc (RWF) Comorian Franc (KMF)
Languages English, French, Kinyarwanda Arabic, Comorian, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +250 +269
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112