Moving to Burundi from Bahamas

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bahamas to Burundi — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bahamas to Burundi, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Kirundi. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Bahamas and Burundi stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
BI
5.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
BI
12.3

Burundi performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
BI
$100
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
BI
0.6

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burundi leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BS
10.0
BI
71.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
BI
0.1t

Bahamas generally does better on environment, though Burundi leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BS
20.5
BI
0.0

Bahamas performs better than Burundi across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
BI
0.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
BI
$900

Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Burundi leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BS
76.1 yrs
BI
67.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
BI
37.8

Bahamas generally does better on family life, though Burundi leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Bujumbura Rain: 30.9 in/yr (786 mm)
85° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Bujumbura
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 86°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 85°/66°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Nassau Bujumbura
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C)

Data: Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas and Burundi. To live, work, or study long-term in Burundi, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Burundi's immigration authority.

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Burundi

Visa on Arrival
Bahamas passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Burundi.
Burundi passport

Burundi passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Burundi passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahamas.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Burundi?

With 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Burundi can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bahamas and Burundi.

Is Burundi safe for expats?

Burundi performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Burundi is 5.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Burundi compared to Bahamas?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burundi leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Burundi, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Burundi scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

What's the weather like in Burundi compared to Bahamas?

The average high temperature in Bujumbura is 85°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Bujumbura receives around 30.9 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Burundi?

The official languages in Burundi are French and Kirundi. In Bahamas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BS BI
Population 355,608 12,696,478
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Burundian Franc (BIF)
Languages English French, Kirundi
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1242 +257
Time zones 1 1