Moving to Mexico from Rwanda

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Rwanda to Mexico? Here's how the two 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 Mexico.

Moved in 2022
194 ↑ 3780% vs 2021

people moved from Rwanda to Mexico · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Mexico?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mexico compared to Rwanda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RW
3.6
MX
26.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RW
11.6
MX
12.0

Rwanda performs better than Mexico across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

RW
$177
MX
$1,368
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

RW
1.2
MX
25.6

Mexico 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
MX
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RW
0.2t
MX
3.6t

Rwanda generally does better on environment, though Mexico 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
MX
20.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RW
20.2%
MX
45.0%

Mexico 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%
MX
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RW
$3,000
MX
$22,400

Mexico 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
MX
72.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RW
26.4
MX
11.9

Mexico 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

Mexico City Rain: 32.1 in/yr (816 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kigali Mexico City
Jan–Mar 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 74°/45°F (23°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 79°/53°F (26°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) 73°/53°F (23°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 71°/47°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Kigali Mexico City
Jan 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C)
Feb 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C)
Mar 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C)
Apr 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C)
Jul 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C)
Aug 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C)
Oct 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C)
Nov 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C)
Dec 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C)

Data: Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency, Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Mexico

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

Mexico passport holder visiting Rwanda

Visa on Arrival
Mexico passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Rwanda.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Mexico?

Connectivity is usually fine (Mexico: 20.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mexico offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Mexico safe for expats?

Rwanda performs better than Mexico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mexico is 26.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Rwanda.

How is healthcare in Mexico compared to Rwanda?

Mexico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Mexico, compared to 1.2 in Rwanda. Mexico scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Mexico City is 74°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. Mexico City receives around 32.1 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Mexico?

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

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At a Glance

RW MX
Population 13,173,730 129,150,971
Currency Rwandan Franc (RWF) Mexican Peso (MX$)
Languages English, French, Kinyarwanda Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +250 +52
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number 112 911