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Living in Kigali

Rwanda · tropical

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Kigali is a big city of roughly 1,200,000 people near the mountains in Rwanda. The climate is tropical. It sits well off the usual tourist trail and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,250. Healthcare is reasonable, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for cycling, hiking, quiet days.

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At a glance

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People
~1,200,000
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Cost / mo
~$1,300
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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
4/5
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Walkable
3/5
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Food
3/5
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Air
3/5Moderate
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Water
2/5Bottled water advised

Who tends to love Kigali

All parameters

🛡️ Safety4/5
🏥 Healthcare3/5
🏛️ Public healthcare3/5
💳 Private healthcare2/5
📶 Internet4/5
🚶 Walkable3/5
🚌 Transit4/5
🍽️ Food3/5
📚 LibraryA proper library system · assumed: towns this size have one
🥗 Veg options2/5
🌫️ Air3/5 · 16 µg/m³
🚰 Water2/5 · Bottled water advised
📈 PopularityGrowing
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+22%
👶 For kids4/5
🛂 Immigration4/5
🏛️ Stability4/5
💸 Tax friendly3/5
🧑‍💻 Business4/5
🕵️ Privacy2/5
🏦 State digital currencyIn development
🗣️ Free expressionRestricted
Bitcoin2/5
🌈 LGBTQ+2/5
🦂 Dangerous animals3/5
🌱 Fertile soil4/5
🔌 Living off-grid3/5
📸 Tourism2/5
👥 Crowding3/5
✈️ Airport5/5
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionRestricted

📈 Popularity & prices: Growing

Accommodation prices have moved about +22% in the last 5 years.

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⚠️ The honest downsides

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