Green Hills Academy
Verified
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International Curriculum
Ib Career Related
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Overview
Rwanda🇷🇼
At a Glance
How Rwanda compares across key indices
Cost of Living
27 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
75/100
Healthcare
46/100
Quality of Life
102/200
Cost of Living
How far your money goes in Rwanda
Cost of Living
27
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
21
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
27
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
29
100 = NYC dining
Safety & Crime
Low RiskHow safe residents feel in Rwanda - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
75/100
Crime Index
25/100
Lower is better
Walking Safety
Daytime100
Nighttime100
0 point drop from day to night
Cities in Rwanda
Rwanda has 45 modeled cities; this view starts with 40 curated or popular options. Monthly costs for a single person range from $543 in Kibuye to $705 in Kigali. Kibuye leads on safety, scoring 79/100. Kibuye ranks highest for quality of life at 110/200.
đź’¸Most Affordable
Kibuye
$543/mo
Safest
Kibuye
79/100
Best Quality of Life
Kibuye
110/200
Best Healthcare
Kigali
57/100
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Curated and popular cities first.
40 of 45 shown| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kigali | $705 | 70/100 | 107/200 | 57/100 | 70 |
| Gisenyi | $578 | 76/100 | 109/200 | 46/100 | 59 |
| Musanze | $575 | 76/100 | 109/200 | 46/100 | 59 |
| Nyagatare | $563 | 77/100 | 110/200 | 44/100 | 57 |
| Gitarama | $559 | 78/100 | 110/200 | 44/100 | 57 |
| Muhanga | $557 | 78/100 | 110/200 | 44/100 | 57 |
| Butare | $549 | 78/100 | 110/200 | 43/100 | 56 |
| Kibuye | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Rwamagana | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Kibungo | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Cyangugu | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Shyorongi | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Byumba | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Ndera | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Kirambo | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Kagano | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Ngororero | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Nzega | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Macuba | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Karengera | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Nyanza | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Bugarama | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Gihombo | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Karambi | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Bushekeri | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Nyabitekeli | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Busogo | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Shangi | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Kayonza | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Cyato | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Kirimbi | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Gitesi | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Bushenge | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Nyamata | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Ruhango | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Gikongoro | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Mahembe | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Mukamira | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Mugina | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
| Umutara | $543 | 79/100 | 110/200 | 42/100 | 55 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Families
Schools
37 verified school profiles across 4 cities in Rwanda — language model, grade range, credentials, and published tuition. A sample is shown here; filter the full set in the School Finder.
Cubahiro International School
Verified
Location variesAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Ib Diploma
Ib Middle Years
ACORNS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL RWANDA
Verified
KigaliAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School
AFRICAN OLYMPIAD ACADEMY
Verified
KigaliAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School
Agasaro International Academy
Verified
KigaliAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School
AHAZAZA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
Verified
MuhangaAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School
13 more verified schools in Rwanda are available in the School Finder, with filters for city, age, language, credentials, and tuition.
School records are maintained from direct school pages, public credential directories, public registry claims, and carefully labeled directory/community sources. Admissions, seat availability, and tuition can change quickly, so Freedom Abroad treats unpublished costs as “Contact school” instead of estimating.
Healthcare
Healthcare system overview for Rwanda
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Environment
ModerateAir quality, water, and environmental conditions in Rwanda
Pollution Index
63/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
31.3ug/m3
Unhealthy for sensitive
Environmental Quality
Air Quality100/100
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in Rwanda, answered with data
What is the cost of living in Rwanda?
Rwanda has a cost of living index of 27 relative to New York City (100). It is significantly cheaper than the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $563 in Nyagatare and reach $705 in Kigali.
What is the cheapest city in Rwanda for expats?
Nyagatare is the most affordable city in Rwanda in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $563 for a single person including rent. Musanze is the next most affordable at $575/mo.
Is Rwanda safe for expats?
Rwanda has a safety index of 75/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Nyagatare scores highest on safety at 77/100.
What is the best city in Rwanda for expats and digital nomads?
Nyagatare ranks highest for quality of life in Rwanda, scoring 110/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $563/mo for a single person.
How good is healthcare in Rwanda?
Rwanda scores 46/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it adequate by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Is Rwanda cheaper than the United States?
Yes. Rwanda's cost of living is roughly 73% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 79% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
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