My House in Rwanda

[@writerinrwanda]

Hi guys. I also discovered Theoisback did a tour of his house, so if you want to look inside another Rwandan home, check him out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZbYnoaIaLR7baM

[@abdooalaly4562]

Thank you 2 guys amazing

[@kikalarashid9003]

This is the most honest review about Rwanda that I have come across. Thanks a lot!

[@canjaccanjar4702]

Good honest video. I see a lot of pretty areas in Kigali, that look comparable, or even better than some US neighborhoods. But what you do not see inside of one of those fancy houses or mansions in those neighborhoods. Thank you for inviting us into your homes and demonstrating what it is like to live there.

[@chosenbygrace9925]

We’re moving from the UK to Kigali too!!! Can’t wait ❤️

[@keepitreal888-gnc]

Nice video! When I was growing up in Caribbean, we had mostly tin roofs in the rural areas. I love the sound of the rain on the roof. For me, it's therapeutic. If I were to move to Africa, I would definitely want a house that have tin roofs.

[@abdooalaly4562]

😂 cool idea

[@SamHijazi]

I visited Kigali last month and stayed in Remera, it was super nice. Planning to move in next February, your videos gave me a lot of details, thanks :) hoping to have cool neighbors like you.

[@writerinrwanda]

Welcome to Rwanda!

[@SamHijazi]

@@writerinrwanda Thanks, if i may ask, how much is the rent for your current house? could you please make a video about your monthly budget, That would be great :)

[@writerinrwanda]

​@@SamHijazi Thanks for the suggestion. I might do that when I get back. I'm currently in the UK for Christmas. I pay about FRW 315,000 ($300) per month, inclusive of water and rubbish collection. Costs me about 10k ($10) per month for electricity. It was unfurnished when I moved in. House and apartment prices in Kigali vary wildly. You can spend $300 a month on a two-bedroom house or $1,000 a month on a one-bed apartment. It's a good idea to move into a temporary houseshare or BnB whilst you shop around for a good deal. You're likely to view a few places before you find the one that fits.

[@Bonamipodcast]

You are welcome Back 😊

[@diversitylove5460]

@@writerinrwanda I think we can change housing standards in cities. Create universal housing that would itself equalize economics. Eliminating desperation of men will help end the pillaging of environment We can restore wildlife then If I buy land can I build a 3 story version if this experimental house? This is how I cope with anxiety, I try to think of solution Now wanting to try one kzbin.info/www/bejne/oICafaCwmLOna68

[@johncarnahan5968]

This is so interesting, love these type of videos, please do more, I live in the us but wanna visit Rwanda soon

[@lemongrab___]

Thank you for your channel. I am genetically from Rwanda but have never lived there, nor have grown in the culture. But I am thinking of moving there end of the year. So I'm going to go through all your videos! 😆

[@writerinrwanda]

I would probably suggest coming to visit for a couple of months before making a decision about moving. Depending where you're coming from, it can be quite an adjustment. Spend the first few weeks being a total tourist, then spend the last few weeks looking objectively at whether you like the vibe, the housing, the size of the city and whether you think you could make a living here.

[@creekyknee]

Very helpful and informative video. Thanks for sharing.

[@galacticambitions1277]

Do I hear bassy music in the background at the start? I'm super sensitive to sound. Do you think that could be an issue in Rwanda? I love birdsong and I'm immune to traffic and construction noise. But dogs barking or music would drive me totally nuts. A uniquely helpful video - thank you so much for taking time out to make it. It's a real gift.

[@writerinrwanda]

Not many barking dogs, but certainly a lot of bars and shouting in the streets. It can be a bit of a challenge at times.

[@galacticambitions1277]

Very useful info, thanks.

[@crystalthomas4500]

Thanks for posting this.

[@mohamedmetwaly2768]

Very informative Thank you so much

[@writerinrwanda]

Very welcome 😊

[@rachelh6918]

Just found your channel, this blows my mind! So interesting! Great content! 😀

[@abdooalaly4562]

You're a perfect person thank you for sharing i wish i can meet you when i can be in Rwanda

[@abdooalaly4562]

Great videos i would like to visit Rwanda you're videos is so helpful

[@cmxdc1436]

Well done girl! It appears that you are living in Kigali like middle class local Rwandans rather than like Muzungu. Most of the foreigners that I know in Kigali have big modern houses, good amenities, paved roads, and better service than you are showing. Enjoy your life with that safe, clean, green, and beautiful city.🙏✌️

[@writerinrwanda]

I originally came to Rwanda as a VSO. It was very different 14 years ago and the development has been pretty incredible in that time, especially the paving and electricity. You're right though, this is fairly representative of middle class living. House prices and amenities vary wildly in Kigali, as with most cities. You can easily spend over $1,000 a month and get a swimming pool and driver. But I live in Rwanda for the quality of life, too. To pay big money for accommodation every month means big stress every month. I prefer a modest house and time to enjoy it.

[@cmxdc1436]

@@writerinrwanda I couldn’t agree with you more on that. That is how I feel. I even would like to live off the grid in small awesome house in Rwanda..

[@writerinrwanda]

@@cmxdc1436 Now, that would certainly make an entertaining video 😊

[@irenedavo3768]

@@writerinrwanda do you watch Afrimax English

[@diversitylove5460]

@@writerinrwanda any contacts. I need to leave US.m due to extreme anxiety from increasing racial hostility If you watch THEM on Amazonian it is a good emotional documentary of my life, facts only being slightly different. Are there some contacts I could make now through WhatsApp

[@preciselyvague2912]

My biggest worry about moving to Africa has been stuff like malaria and tse-tse flies. I read about early European explorers having a short life expectancy, and it scares me for my family. I have this inage of people walking around like they're in a zombie movie 😂 What are health issues like in your experience, do people lose a lot of time to the illnesses that plagued people in the past? Are they avoidable ir easily treatable ?

[@writerinrwanda]

That's a good topic for a video. I'll try and fit it in. I've had malaria a couple of times over the space of a decade. Mostly it's very easily treated with a three-day course of Coartem. It's definitely not pleasant, but so long as there aren't complications you recover quickly, especially if you're a well-fed adult with access to health care. In Rwanda, instances of malaria are quite low and we don't have yellow fever. Parts of Kenya and South Africa don't have malaria due to altitude and climate. Other cities in Uganda and West Africa are very high risk. So Africa is diverse, even in the types of illness you can get. I've probably lost fewer days to sickness in Rwanda than I have to colds and flu in the UK. The climate here is very mild and you don't get severe fluctuations in temperature like you do further from the equator. Illnesses that are considered 'tropical diseases' in the West are just 'diseases' here and hospitals know how to treat them because they see them every day. If you need surgery or treatment for complex conditions, you're likely to go to Kenya, India or Europe, but on a day-to-day basis, things are fine. It's important to keep up to date with your vaccinations, but it is anywhere in the world.

[@writerinrwanda]

It's also worth remembering that early European explorers didn't have access to modern medicine 😊

[@funfamily9209]

Hello I'm new subscribe living USA but I'm Rwandan thank you for showing us stay safe

[@Smerzone]

Thanks for sharing

[@KobbeRJacc]

Great content. Insightful💫💥👌👍✌

[@shibushami6388]

Sounds good How you manage resting room when there is no whater ?

[@writerinrwanda]

Generally, if the water is off and I can't take a shower, I'll fill a bowl from the emergency water bucket, wash in it, and then put the dirty water in the top of the toilet cistern or pour it straight into the toilet. That gives you enough for one good flush if you’re desperate.

[@mwisenixdesire322]

@@writerinrwanda normally if water is off there is a top tank containing the water from tap as reserve installed work automatic as reserve you can using in bathroom, toilet , kitchen depend on how the owner of the house installed and some erea they don't know the story of water off .

[@visible3263]

No water and Rwanda government want us to come back 😂. I left that country 15 years and I might never go back if nothing changes politically. I wish u a happy stay I’m here enjoying europe.

[@DJ-oy2oq]

How sad... Do you know why they have water issues. You should really look into it before making judgement like you did.

[@josephhaile7652]

wow, great Info. but how much would cost a small House near in there in order to reduce the monthly running expenses? Thank you

[@writerinrwanda]

It would depend on the size of the house and the location. You'd need to ask an estate agent. Try asking in Living in Kigali or Kigali Expat Social, there might be a few people in there with a better idea, but the more specific you can be the more accurate the information they can give you.

[@abdooalaly4562]

I love this live you living the vest way of truth lovely and beautiful life

[@ria5435]

Thank you dear.How expensive are houses?

[@writerinrwanda]

It really varies. I gave a bit more info under my reply to Sam Hijazi. You can pay anything from £250-£1,500 a month depending on how big the house is, location, whether you want a large garden, a pool... But it is possible to get a house like this for between £250-£400 ($340-$550) a month.

[@lifeandadvicetv4117]

Hi Marion's? Your presentation is efficient to me, but I need favor from you, can you please help me to get my own house here in Rwanda? I live in Gisenyi town the western province of Rwanda, near the lake kivu. I was wondering that when I am blessed from you, something great will be happen. Thank you

[@writerinrwanda]

​@@lifeandadvicetv4117 Sorry, I haven't moved house in over five years so I don't have any connections. But it might be helpful to join the Living in Kigali Facebook group. It's a friendly group of people and businesses living in the city. When you post there, it helps to include a bit of detail about what you're looking for: how many rooms, location, budget. All the best with your move!

[@lifeandadvicetv4117]

@@writerinrwanda I didn't say that you can connect me with commissioners, but I said if possible help me own my house offered by you!! Is that clear? Thank you!!

[@MsEinstein1234]

@@lifeandadvicetv4117 ???

[@Lorenc51]

hello Marion how are you ?

[@Stephsvocalz]

hello beautiful I intend to move to Rwanda with my family from America and every house we have seen online when we contact the agents they say it's not available . please any real estate agent that's legit that can get us a house asap? thank you

[@irenedavo3768]

Do you watch Afrimax English

[@writerinrwanda]

No, but I'll check it out 👍

[@usmanalhassan9045]

May I come and live with you???

[@saifulmia1082]

Hi. Madame haw. Are. You

[@jamman8678]

Rwanda is a hilly place that’s why.

[@mwisenixdesire322]

I don't think so