Kigali, Rwanda 🇷🇼
#1015
-1.950851, 30.061507
Nomad Score:
64%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Overall affordable compared to many global cities, with reasonable prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
65%
Weight: 80
Moderate accommodation prices, with options ranging from budget hostels to mid-range hotels.
🍎 Food & Groceries
72%
Weight: 40
Local food is inexpensive, while imported goods can be pricier.
🚌 Transportation Cost
68%
Weight: 20
Public transport is affordable, but options are limited compared to larger cities.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
55%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are available but can be on the pricier side for activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
60%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are reasonably priced, with a few good facilities available.
💱 Currency Stability
70%
Weight: 30
The Rwandan Franc has shown stability, though fluctuations can occur.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
75%
Weight: 100
Decent internet speed, with improvements in infrastructure over recent years.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
62%
Weight: 40
A growing number of coworking spaces, though still limited compared to larger cities.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
68%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer WiFi, but the quality can vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
60%
Weight: 30
A few cafes cater to digital nomads, but options are limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
45%
Weight: 100
Still emerging as a digital nomad destination, with a small community.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
75%
Weight: 30
Generally good work-life balance, with a slower pace of life.
🌳 Environmental Quality
80%
Weight: 15
Kigali is known for its cleanliness and green initiatives.
🧼 Cleanliness
85%
Weight: 10
The city is well-maintained and clean, with strict regulations on littering.
🗨️ Language Barrier
50%
Weight: 30
Kinyarwanda is the primary language, but English is widely spoken in urban areas.
💨 Air Quality
70%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality, though urbanization is increasing pollution risks.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
65%
Weight: 20
Healthcare services are improving, with some good facilities available.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
75%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is relatively affordable, especially for basic services.
🏥 Healthcare
60%
Weight: 20
Access to healthcare is improving, but quality can vary.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
80%
Weight: 80
Mild temperatures year-round with a pleasant climate.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters, though occasional heavy rains can occur.
🏞️ Green Spaces
75%
Weight: 10
Kigali has several parks and green areas, promoting outdoor activities.
❄️ Air Conditioning
50%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in hotels and some offices, but not widespread in homes.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
55%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variety, with a tropical climate and two main rainy seasons.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with various local traditions and events.
🌃 Nightlife
50%
Weight: 15
Nightlife is limited, with a few bars and clubs but not a vibrant scene.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
85%
Weight: 15
Proximity to stunning natural landscapes and wildlife experiences.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
45%
Weight: 10
Limited formal opportunities for learning Kinyarwanda, though informal settings exist.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
70%
Weight: 10
Various local tours available, showcasing culture and nature.
🎳 Indoors Fun
40%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options, primarily focused on cafes and shopping.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
60%
Weight: 25
Growing food scene with local and international cuisine, but still developing.
🧠 Yoga Studios
55%
Weight: 10
A few yoga studios available, but options are limited.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
60%
Weight: 15
Basic fitness facilities available, but not as extensive as in larger cities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
65%
Weight: 15
Increasing availability of healthy food options, especially in urban areas.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
GMT+2 can be challenging for some remote workers depending on their clients' locations.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
50%
Weight: 25
Limited networking opportunities, but growing interest in startups.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40%
Weight: 20
Limited remote job opportunities available locally.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
45%
Weight: 20
Emerging freelance ecosystem, but still in early stages.
🏢 Coworking Quality
60%
Weight: 30
Quality of coworking spaces is improving, but still varies.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
55%
Weight: 15
Growing startup scene with some government support, but still developing.
💳 Local Payment Services
60%
Weight: 10
Mobile payment services are available, but not as widespread as in other regions.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
40%
Weight: 15
Limited adoption of blockchain and crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
65%
Weight: 30
Kigali International Airport offers decent connectivity to major cities.
🚇 Public Transit
50%
Weight: 20
Public transit options are limited, with a reliance on taxis and motorbikes.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable, but urban planning is still developing.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
55%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing services are available, but not as popular as in other cities.
🚲 Cycling
45%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is limited, making it less favorable for cyclists.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
60%
Weight: 15
Buses and taxis available for intercity travel, but options can be limited.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Limited options for scooter and bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good mobile network coverage in urban areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
65%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally reliable, though some restrictions may apply.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
75%
Weight: 15
Power supply is generally stable, with occasional outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
50%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is available in some areas, but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
70%
Weight: 40
Visa processes are relatively straightforward for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
60%
Weight: 30
Tax rates are moderate, with some incentives for businesses.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
50%
Weight: 15
Freedom of speech is limited, with some restrictions on media.
🏛️ Political Stability
70%
Weight: 20
Generally stable political environment, though some tensions exist.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
65%
Weight: 15
Opening a bank account is relatively straightforward for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
60%
Weight: 10
Business registration processes are improving, but can still be bureaucratic.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
40%
Weight: 35
Currently, there is no specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Kigali is starting to become more nomad-friendly, but still has a long way to go.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
45%
Weight: 25
Limited events and meetups for digital nomads, but some are emerging.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
40%
Weight: 20
Online presence for nomads is minimal, but growing slowly.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
80%
Weight: 100
Kigali is considered one of the safest cities in Africa.
♀️ Female Friendly
75%
Weight: 50
Generally female-friendly, with increasing empowerment initiatives.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Racial tolerance is generally good, with a focus on unity post-genocide.