Moving to Ireland from Rwanda
What to Expect
Considering a move from Rwanda to Ireland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Rwanda to Ireland. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dublin averages 56°F vs 80°F in Kigali, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Rwanda to Ireland.
Who's moving to Ireland?
Top countries of origin for Ireland's foreign-born residents.
- 305,197
- 146,211
- 44,229
- 35,190
- 25,371
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Ireland compared to Rwanda.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Ireland 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
Ireland 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 Ireland 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
Ireland performs significantly better than Rwanda across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Ireland 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
Ireland 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), The Office of the Revenue Commissioners (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 | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) |
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| Month | Kigali | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) |
| Feb | 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) |
| Mar | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) |
| Apr | 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) |
| May | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) |
| Jun | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) |
| Jul | 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) |
| Aug | 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) |
| Sep | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) |
| Oct | 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) |
| Nov | 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) |
| Dec | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) |
Data:
Rwanda Meteorology Agency,
Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Rwanda and Ireland. To live, work, or study long-term in Ireland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ireland's immigration authority.
Rwanda passport holder visiting Ireland
Visa Required
Ireland passport holder visiting Rwanda
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Ireland?
Connectivity is usually fine (Ireland: 32.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Ireland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Ireland safe for expats?
Ireland performs significantly better than Rwanda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Rwanda.
How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Rwanda?
Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 0.9 in Rwanda. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).
What's the weather like in Ireland compared to Rwanda?
The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.
What language do they speak in Ireland?
The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Rwanda, the official languages are English, French and Kinyarwanda.
