Moving to Macedonia from Rwanda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Rwanda to Macedonia, and you’d need to navigate life in Macedonian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Skopje averages 65°F vs 80°F in Kigali, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Macedonia compared to Rwanda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RW
3.6
MK
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RW
11.6
MK
5.7

Macedonia performs significantly better than Rwanda across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

RW
$177
MK
$1,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

RW
1.2
MK
29.6

Rwanda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Macedonia 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
MK
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RW
0.2t
MK
4.0t

Rwanda performs better than Macedonia 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
MK
24.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RW
20.2%
MK
38.0%

Macedonia 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%
MK
13.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RW
$3,000
MK
$23,400

Macedonia performs significantly better than Rwanda across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RW
65.8 yrs
MK
76.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RW
26.4
MK
7.3

Macedonia 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

Skopje Rain: 19.8 in/yr (504 mm)
65° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kigali Skopje
Jan–Mar 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 47°/30°F (9°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 74°/49°F (23°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) 84°/57°F (29°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 54°/35°F (12°/2°C)
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Month Kigali Skopje
Jan 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.6°C)
Feb 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) 47°/30°F (8.4°/-1.3°C)
Mar 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 56°/35°F (13.6°/1.9°C)
Apr 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) 65°/42°F (18.6°/5.4°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) 75°/50°F (23.9°/10.0°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) 81°/55°F (27.4°/13.0°C)
Jul 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.8°C)
Aug 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) 86°/58°F (30.0°/14.6°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) 79°/53°F (26.1°/11.4°C)
Oct 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) 67°/43°F (19.5°/6.3°C)
Nov 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Dec 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) 42°/28°F (5.3°/-2.2°C)

Data: Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency, HydroMeteorological Service of Republic of North Macedonia HydroMeteorological Service of Republic of North Macedonia

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Macedonia

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

Macedonia passport holder visiting Rwanda

Visa Free
Macedonia 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 Macedonia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Macedonia: 24.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Macedonia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Macedonia safe for expats?

Macedonia performs significantly better than Rwanda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Macedonia is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Rwanda.

How is healthcare in Macedonia compared to Rwanda?

Rwanda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Macedonia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 29.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Macedonia, compared to 1.2 in Rwanda. Macedonia scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Skopje is 65°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. Skopje receives around 19.8 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Macedonia?

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

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At a Glance

RW MK
Population 13,173,730 2,130,936
Currency Rwandan Franc (RWF) Macedonian Denar (MKD)
Languages English, French, Kinyarwanda Macedonian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +250 +389
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112