Places · Rwanda

The best places to live in Rwanda

Arcadia scores 3 places in Rwanda, from Musanze at about $850 a month to Kigali at about $1,250. 3 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly tropical. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 4/5, healthcare 3/5 and internet 3/5.

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Places
3
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Median cost / mo
~$1,100
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Climate
tropical
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Safety
4/5
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Healthcare
3/5
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Internet
3/5

The standouts in Rwanda

Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 3 places Arcadia scores in Rwanda, not the whole country.

All 3 places in Rwanda

Questions, answered

How much does it cost to live in Rwanda?

Across the 3 places Arcadia scores in Rwanda the median is about $1,100 a month for one person, from Musanze at around $850 to Kigali at around $1,250. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.

What is the cheapest place to live in Rwanda?

Musanze, at about $850 a month. It is the cheapest of the 3 places Arcadia scores in Rwanda, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.

Which place in Rwanda has the best internet?

Kigali, rated 4 out of 5. The typical rating across the 3 places is 3 out of 5.

How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Rwanda?

The typical safety rating is 4 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Kigali. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.

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