Moving to Slovenia from Rwanda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Rwanda to Slovenia, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°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 Slovenia.

Moved in 2020
2 ↑ 100% vs 2019

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

Who's moving to Slovenia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Slovenia compared to Rwanda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RW
3.6
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RW
11.6
SI
5.8

Slovenia performs significantly better than Rwanda across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

RW
$177
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

RW
1.2
SI
33.3

Rwanda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia 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
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RW
0.2t
SI
6.3t

Rwanda generally does better on environment, though Slovenia 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
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RW
20.2%
SI
6.3%

Slovenia 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%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RW
$3,000
SI
$48,100

Slovenia 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
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RW
26.4
SI
1.5

Slovenia 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

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kigali Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Kigali Ljubljana
Jan 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency, Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

Slovenia passport holder visiting Rwanda

Visa on Arrival
Slovenia 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 Slovenia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Slovenia: 31.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Slovenia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Slovenia safe for expats?

Slovenia performs significantly better than Rwanda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Rwanda.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Rwanda?

Rwanda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 1.2 in Rwanda. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

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

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At a Glance

RW SI
Population 13,173,730 2,101,208
Currency Rwandan Franc (RWF) Euro (€)
Languages English, French, Kinyarwanda Slovene
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +250 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112