Moving to Slovakia from Rwanda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Rwanda to Slovakia, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovak. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bratislava averages 61°F vs 80°F in Kigali, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Rwanda to Slovakia.

Living there in 2020
1 ↓ 50% vs 2015

people born in Rwanda live in Slovakia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Slovakia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Slovakia compared to Rwanda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RW
3.6
SK
0.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RW
11.6
SK
6.4

Slovakia 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
SK
$3,230
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

RW
1.2
SK
36.8

Rwanda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovakia 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
SK
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RW
0.2t
SK
5.5t

Rwanda generally does better on environment, though Slovakia 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
SK
33.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RW
20.2%
SK
2.4%

Slovakia performs significantly better than Rwanda across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RW
14.9%
SK
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RW
$3,000
SK
$39,300

Slovakia 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
SK
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RW
26.4
SK
4.8

Slovakia 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

Bratislava Rain: 22.6 in/yr (574 mm)
61° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kigali Bratislava
Jan–Mar 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 71°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) 78°/58°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 49°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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Month Kigali Bratislava
Jan 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) 38°/27°F (3.1°/-2.8°C)
Feb 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) 42°/29°F (5.8°/-1.7°C)
Mar 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 52°/35°F (11.1°/1.7°C)
Apr 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) 63°/43°F (17.3°/6.0°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) 71°/51°F (21.8°/10.6°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) 78°/58°F (25.6°/14.4°C)
Jul 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) 82°/61°F (27.8°/16.2°C)
Aug 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) 82°/61°F (27.6°/15.9°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) 71°/53°F (21.9°/11.5°C)
Oct 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) 60°/44°F (15.6°/6.6°C)
Nov 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) 48°/37°F (9.0°/2.7°C)
Dec 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) 39°/29°F (3.7°/-1.5°C)

Data: Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency, Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Slovakia

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

Slovakia passport holder visiting Rwanda

Visa on Arrival
Slovakia 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 Slovakia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Slovakia: 33.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Slovakia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Slovakia safe for expats?

Slovakia performs significantly better than Rwanda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovakia is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Rwanda.

How is healthcare in Slovakia compared to Rwanda?

Rwanda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovakia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovakia, compared to 1.2 in Rwanda. Slovakia scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Bratislava is 61°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. Bratislava receives around 22.6 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Slovakia?

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

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At a Glance

RW SK
Population 13,173,730 5,431,252
Currency Rwandan Franc (RWF) Euro (€)
Languages English, French, Kinyarwanda Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +250 +421
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112