Moving to Guinea from Rwanda

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Rwanda to Guinea.

Living there in 2020
36 ↓ 8% vs 2015

people born in Rwanda live in Guinea · UN DESA

Who's moving to Guinea?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guinea compared to Rwanda.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RW
11.6
GN
37.4

Rwanda performs better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

RW
$177
GN
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RW
1.2
GN
0.2

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

RW
62.0
GN
94.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RW
0.2t
GN
0.4t

Rwanda performs better than Guinea 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

RW
0.3
GN
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RW
20.2%
GN
1.4%

Rwanda generally does better on infrastructure, though Guinea 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%
GN
5.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RW
$3,000
GN
$4,000

Guinea generally does better on employment & economy, though Rwanda leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RW
65.8 yrs
GN
63.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RW
26.4
GN
49.6

Rwanda performs better than Guinea 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

Conakry Rain: 146.9 in/yr (3730 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kigali Conakry
Jan–Mar 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 89°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
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Month Kigali Conakry
Jan 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.3°C)
Feb 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.2°C)
Mar 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 90°/75°F (32.2°/24.1°C)
Apr 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) 89°/76°F (31.9°/24.6°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C)
Jul 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.1°C)
Aug 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.2°C)
Nov 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.1°C)
Dec 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.3°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Guinea

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

Guinea passport holder visiting Rwanda

Visa Free
Guinea 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 Guinea?

Connectivity is usually fine (Guinea: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guinea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Guinea safe for expats?

Rwanda performs better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Guinea compared to Rwanda?

Rwanda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Guinea, compared to 1.2 in Rwanda. Guinea scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Conakry is 88°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. Conakry receives around 146.9 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Guinea?

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

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At a Glance

RW GN
Population 13,173,730 13,237,832
Currency Rwandan Franc (RWF) Guinean Franc (GNF)
Languages English, French, Kinyarwanda French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +250 +224
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112