Moving to Pakistan from Rwanda

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Pakistan compared to Rwanda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RW
3.6
PK
4.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RW
11.6
PK
11.9

Rwanda performs better than Pakistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

RW
$177
PK
$152
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

RW
1.2
PK
10.8

Rwanda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan 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
PK
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RW
0.2t
PK
0.8t

Rwanda performs better than Pakistan 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
PK
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RW
20.2%
PK
162.1%

Pakistan 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%
PK
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RW
$3,000
PK
$5,600

Pakistan 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
PK
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RW
26.4
PK
54.0

Rwanda generally does better on family life, though Pakistan leads in life expectancy.

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

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kigali Islamabad
Jan–Mar 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 69°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 95°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) 94°/74°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 78°/48°F (26°/9°C)
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Month Kigali Islamabad
Jan 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Feb 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C)
Mar 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C)
Apr 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C)
Jul 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C)
Aug 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C)
Oct 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C)
Nov 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C)
Dec 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C)

Data: Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Pakistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Rwanda passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Pakistan.
Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Rwanda

Visa Free
Pakistan 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 Pakistan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Pakistan: 1.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Pakistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Pakistan safe for expats?

Rwanda performs better than Pakistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Rwanda.

How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Rwanda?

Rwanda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 1.2 in Rwanda. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Pakistan?

The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Rwanda, the official languages are English, French and Kinyarwanda.

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At a Glance

RW PK
Population 13,173,730 242,923,845
Currency Rwandan Franc (RWF) Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Languages English, French, Kinyarwanda English, Urdu
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +250 +92
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 15