I Left Europe for Africa —Starting My Life From Scratch in Rwanda

Why would anyone leave one of the wealthiest countries in Europe to start over from scratch in East Africa? In this video, I share my personal journey of leaving Switzerland and relocating to Rwanda. We dive deep into the real reasons behind leaving Europe, what it actually takes to move to Africa, and what daily life in Rwanda is truly like. From navigating culture shock and the cost of living in Kigali to finding business opportunities and building a fresh life from zero, this is an honest, unfiltered look at starting over on the African continent. Timestamps 0:00 – Why I Left Switzerland for Rwanda (The Turning Point) 01:45 – The Reality of Leaving Europe Behind 04:10 – Choosing Rwanda: Safety, Growth & Cleanliness 07:25 – Landing in Kigali: First Impressions & Culture Shock 10:50 – Cost of Living in Rwanda (Housing, Food & Transport) 14:15 – Starting From Scratch: Business & Job Opportunities in Africa 18:00 – Biggest Challenges of Living in East Africa 21:30 – Is Moving to Africa Worth It? Final Thoughts & Advice #MovingToAfrica #LeavingEurope #Kigali #LivingInAfrica #ExpatInAfrica #AfricaRising #RelocatingToRwanda #AfricaFirst54