Moving to Peru from Rwanda

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Rwanda to Peru — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Rwanda to Peru, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Rwanda to Peru.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RW
3.6
PE
8.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RW
11.6
PE
12.7

Rwanda performs better than Peru across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

RW
$177
PE
$956
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

RW
0.9
PE
16.9

Peru 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
PE
26.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RW
0.2t
PE
2.0t

Rwanda generally does better on environment, though Peru leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

RW
0.6
PE
11.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RW
20.2%
PE
4.8%

Peru performs significantly better than Rwanda across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

RW
11.4%
PE
5.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

RW
$1,124
PE
$9,684

Peru generally does better on employment & economy, though Rwanda leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

RW
68.0 yrs
PE
77.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RW
29.4
PE
11.0

Peru 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), Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Peru vs Rwanda

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kigali Rain: 37.4 in/yr (951 mm)
80° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

Lima Rain: 0.5 in/yr (13 mm)
72° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kigali Lima
Jan–Mar 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) 66°/58°F (19°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
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Month Kigali Lima
Jan 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C)
Feb 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C)
Mar 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C)
Apr 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C)
Jul 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C)
Aug 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C)
Oct 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C)
Nov 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C)
Dec 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C)

Data: Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency, Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú

Can you move from Rwanda to Peru?

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

Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Peru

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

Peru passport holder visiting Rwanda

Visa on Arrival
Peru 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 Peru?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Peru has 11.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Peru safe for expats?

Rwanda performs better than Peru across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Peru is 8.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Rwanda.

How is healthcare in Peru compared to Rwanda?

Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 0.9 in Rwanda. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Lima is 72°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. Lima receives around 0.5 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Peru?

The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Rwanda, the official languages are English, French and Kinyarwanda.

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At a Glance

RW PE
Population 14,569,341 34,576,665
Currency Rwandan Franc (RWF) Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
Languages English, French, Kinyarwanda Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +250 +51
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 105