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    Rwanda

    Rwanda at a glance

    Capital city

    Kigali

    Population

    14.1 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $850/month (Numbeo, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Not Free, score 23/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    1.87/5 — rank 92/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    English, French, Kinyarwanda

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    People & culture

    Life here feels remarkably safe and purposeful, characterized by a strong sense of community and the monthly tradition of Umuganda. Culturally, you will find a society that deeply values politeness and progress.