Moving to Indonesia from Rwanda
What to Expect
Considering a move from Rwanda to Indonesia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Rwanda to Indonesia, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Indonesia compared to Rwanda.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Indonesia performs significantly better than Rwanda across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Rwanda generally does better on environment, though Indonesia leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Indonesia generally does better on infrastructure, though Rwanda leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Indonesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Rwanda leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Indonesia generally does better on family life, though Rwanda leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Rwanda Revenue Authority (2016), Direktorat Jenderal Pajak (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Kigali | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
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| Month | Kigali | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) |
| Feb | 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) |
| Mar | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) |
| Apr | 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) |
| May | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) |
| Aug | 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
| Sep | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
Data:
Rwanda Meteorology Agency,
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Rwanda and Indonesia. To live, work, or study long-term in Indonesia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Indonesia's immigration authority.
Rwanda passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa on Arrival
Indonesia passport holder visiting Rwanda
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Indonesia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Indonesia: 4.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Indonesia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Indonesia safe for expats?
Indonesia performs significantly better than Rwanda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Indonesia is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Rwanda.
How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Rwanda?
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 0.9 in Rwanda. Indonesia scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).
What's the weather like in Indonesia compared to Rwanda?
The average high temperature in Jakarta is 89°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. Jakarta receives around 65.2 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.
What language do they speak in Indonesia?
The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Rwanda, the official languages are English, French and Kinyarwanda.
