Safest cities to live in Africa

The safest relocation cities in Africa by catalog safety score, with healthcare quality as the tie-breaker — plus what each one costs so safety doesn't stay abstract.

Methodology: Ranked by Jonzy safety score (0–100); healthcare quality breaks ties.

  1. 1. Kigali, Rwanda

    Safety 88/100 · Healthcare 68/100 · $1,175/mo

    Safety 88/100 with 68/100 healthcare — about $1,175/mo all-in.

  2. 2. Musanze, Rwanda

    Safety 84/100 · Healthcare 65/100 · $720/mo

    Safety 84/100 with 65/100 healthcare — about $720/mo all-in.

  3. 3. Mauritius, Mauritius

    Safety 80/100 · Healthcare 74/100 · $1,700/mo

    Safety 80/100 with 74/100 healthcare — about $1,700/mo all-in.

  4. 4. Sousse, Tunisia

    Safety 80/100 · Healthcare 70/100 · $750/mo

    Safety 80/100 with 70/100 healthcare — about $750/mo all-in.

  5. 5. Victoria, Seychelles

    Safety 78/100 · Healthcare 72/100 · $1,740/mo

    Safety 78/100 with 72/100 healthcare — about $1,740/mo all-in.

  6. 6. Arusha, Tanzania

    Safety 78/100 · Healthcare 65/100 · $840/mo

    Safety 78/100 with 65/100 healthcare — about $840/mo all-in.

  7. 7. Cape Coast, Ghana

    Safety 78/100 · Healthcare 60/100 · $650/mo

    Safety 78/100 with 60/100 healthcare — about $650/mo all-in.

  8. 8. Jinja, Uganda

    Safety 78/100 · Healthcare 60/100 · $720/mo

    Safety 78/100 with 60/100 healthcare — about $720/mo all-in.

  9. 9. Saint-Louis, Senegal

    Safety 78/100 · Healthcare 60/100 · $640/mo

    Safety 78/100 with 60/100 healthcare — about $640/mo all-in.

  10. 10. Tangier, Morocco

    Safety 78/100 · Healthcare 60/100 · $910/mo

    Safety 78/100 with 60/100 healthcare — about $910/mo all-in.

  11. 11. Dahab, Egypt

    Safety 78/100 · Healthcare 55/100 · $800/mo

    Safety 78/100 with 55/100 healthcare — about $800/mo all-in.

  12. 12. Praia, Cape Verde

    Safety 76/100 · Healthcare 60/100 · $1,090/mo

    Safety 76/100 with 60/100 healthcare — about $1,090/mo all-in.

Frequently asked questions

Safest cities to live in Africa — which city is #1?

Kigali, Rwanda tops this list. Safety 88/100 with 68/100 healthcare — about $1,175/mo all-in. Musanze and Mauritius round out the top three.

How is this ranking calculated?

Ranked by Jonzy safety score (0–100); healthcare quality breaks ties. 47 catalog cities in Africa qualified for this list; the top 12 are shown. Scores are catalog averages, not personalised — Jonzy re-ranks every city for your own income, passport and lifestyle when you sign in.

How much does it cost to live in the top city in Africa?

Kigali runs about $1,175/month all-in for one person — rent, food, transport, healthcare, utilities and everyday extras. See the Kigali city guide for the full cost breakdown, visa options and FAQ.