Moving to Burkina Faso from Bahrain

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Bahrain to Burkina Faso? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Burkina Faso compared to Bahrain.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
8.1
BF
27.8

Bahrain performs better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BH
$2,555
BF
$224
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BH
8.4
BF
1.5

Burkina Faso generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BH
68.0
BF
84.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BH
23.9t
BF
0.3t

Bahrain generally does better on environment, though Burkina Faso 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

BH
18.7
BF
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BH
133.7%
BF
7.8%

Bahrain generally does better on infrastructure, though Burkina Faso leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BH
1.2%
BF
5.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BH
$57,600
BF
$2,500

Bahrain performs better than Burkina Faso across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BH
79.9 yrs
BF
63.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BH
10.2
BF
49.4

Bahrain generally does better on family life, though Burkina Faso 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.

Manama Rain: 2.8 in/yr (71 mm)
86° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

Ouagadougou Rain: 29.3 in/yr (744 mm)
95° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manama Ouagadougou
Jan–Mar 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) 96°/67°F (36°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) 99°/78°F (37°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 95°/67°F (35°/20°C)
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Month Manama Ouagadougou
Jan 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) 91°/62°F (32.9°/16.5°C)
Feb 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) 96°/66°F (35.8°/19.1°C)
Mar 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) 101°/74°F (38.3°/23.5°C)
Apr 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) 103°/80°F (39.3°/26.4°C)
May 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) 100°/79°F (37.7°/26.1°C)
Jun 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) 94°/75°F (34.7°/24.1°C)
Jul 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) 90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C)
Aug 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.2°C)
Sep 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) 90°/72°F (32.5°/22.4°C)
Oct 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) 96°/73°F (35.6°/23.0°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) 97°/67°F (35.9°/19.6°C)
Dec 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.9°C)

Data: Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Burkina Faso

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bahrain passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso passport

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Bahrain

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Burkina Faso passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahrain.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Burkina Faso?

Connectivity is usually fine (Burkina Faso: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Burkina Faso offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Burkina Faso safe for expats?

Bahrain performs better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Burkina Faso compared to Bahrain?

Burkina Faso generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Burkina Faso, compared to 8.4 in Bahrain. Burkina Faso scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahrain: 76).

What's the weather like in Burkina Faso compared to Bahrain?

The average high temperature in Ouagadougou is 95°F, compared to 86°F in Manama. Ouagadougou receives around 29.3 in of rainfall per year, while Manama gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Burkina Faso?

The official language in Burkina Faso is French. In Bahrain, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

BH BF
Population 1,540,558 21,935,389
Currency Bahraini Dinar (BHD) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +973 +226
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999