Moving to Rwanda from Tunisia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tunisia to Rwanda, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Kinyarwanda.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Rwanda compared to Tunisia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TN
4.6
RW
3.6
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
RW
11.6

Rwanda performs significantly better than Tunisia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TN
$1,112
RW
$177
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
RW
1.2

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TN
55.0
RW
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
RW
0.2t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TN
13.7
RW
0.3
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TN
98.1%
RW
20.2%

Tunisia generally does better on infrastructure, though Rwanda leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TN
15.1%
RW
14.9%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
RW
$3,000

Tunisia generally does better on employment & economy, though Rwanda leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TN
76.8 yrs
RW
65.8 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
RW
26.4

Tunisia performs better than Rwanda across all family life metrics.

Data: La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

TunisRain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74°/56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsTunisKigali
Jan–Mar62°/46°F (17°/8°C)80°/60°F (27°/16°C)
Apr–Jun77°/57°F (25°/14°C)79°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep89°/68°F (32°/20°C)82°/60°F (28°/16°C)
Oct–Dec69°/53°F (21°/12°C)80°/60°F (27°/16°C)
View all months
MonthTunisKigali
Jan60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C)80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C)
Feb62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C)81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C)
Mar65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Apr69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C)79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C)
May77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C)79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C)
Jun84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C)80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C)
Jul91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C)81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C)
Aug91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C)82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C)
Sep85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C)
Oct77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C)81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C)
Nov69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C)79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C)
Dec62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C)80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C)

Data: Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tunisia 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.

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Rwanda

Visa Free
Tunisia passport holders can enter Rwanda without a visa.
Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Tunisia

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Rwanda: 0.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Rwanda offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Rwanda safe for expats?

Rwanda performs significantly better than Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Rwanda is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.6 in Tunisia.

How is healthcare in Rwanda compared to Tunisia?

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Rwanda, compared to 12.9 in Tunisia. Rwanda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Kigali is 80°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Kigali receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Rwanda?

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

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At a Glance

TN RW
Population11,896,97213,173,730
CurrencyTunisian Dinar (TND)Rwandan Franc (RWF)
LanguagesArabicEnglish, French, Kinyarwanda
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+216+250
Time zones11
Emergency number197112