Moving to Rwanda from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia to Rwanda, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Kinyarwanda. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kigali averages 80°F vs 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
RW
11.6

Slovenia performs better than Rwanda across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

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

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
RW
1.2

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

SI
19.0
RW
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
RW
0.2t

Slovenia generally does better on environment, though Rwanda leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SI
31.9
RW
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
RW
20.2%

Slovenia performs 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

SI
3.6%
RW
14.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
RW
$3,000

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

SI
81.8 yrs
RW
65.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
RW
26.4

Slovenia performs better than Rwanda across all family life metrics.

Data: Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Rwanda

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

Rwanda passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Rwanda?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Rwanda has 0.3 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 Rwanda safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Rwanda compared to Slovenia?

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

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

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

What language do they speak in Rwanda?

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

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At a Glance

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