Moving to Libya from Rwanda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Rwanda to Libya, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Libya compared to Rwanda.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RW
11.6
LY
34.0

Rwanda performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

RW
$177
LY
$1,055
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

RW
1.2
LY
21.6

Libya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda 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
LY
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RW
0.2t
LY
8.7t

Rwanda generally does better on environment, though Libya 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
LY
4.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RW
20.2%
LY
817.1%

Libya generally does better on infrastructure, though Rwanda 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%
LY
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RW
$3,000
LY
$17,700

Libya generally does better on employment & economy, though Rwanda leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RW
65.8 yrs
LY
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RW
26.4
LY
11.2

Libya 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

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kigali Tripoli
Jan–Mar 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 66°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 81°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 74°/57°F (23°/14°C)
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Month Kigali Tripoli
Jan 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C)
Feb 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C)
Mar 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C)
Apr 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C)
Jul 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C)
Aug 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C)
Oct 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
Nov 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Dec 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C)

Data: Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency, National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Libya

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

Libya passport holder visiting Rwanda

Visa Free
Libya 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 Libya?

Connectivity is usually fine (Libya: 4.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Libya offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Libya safe for expats?

Rwanda performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Libya compared to Rwanda?

Libya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 1.2 in Rwanda. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Tripoli is 78°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. Tripoli receives around 13.1 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Libya?

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

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At a Glance

RW LY
Population 13,173,730 7,137,931
Currency Rwandan Franc (RWF) Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Languages English, French, Kinyarwanda Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +250 +218
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112