Moving to Burundi from Bahrain

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bahrain to Burundi, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Kirundi.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Burundi compared to Bahrain.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
0.1
BI
5.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
8.1
BI
12.3

Bahrain performs better than Burundi across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BH
$2,555
BI
$100
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BH
8.4
BI
0.6

Bahrain 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

BH
68.0
BI
71.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BH
23.9t
BI
0.1t

Bahrain 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

BH
18.7
BI
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BH
133.7%
BI
10.2%

Bahrain generally does better on infrastructure, though Burundi 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%
BI
0.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BH
$57,600
BI
$900

Bahrain 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

BH
79.9 yrs
BI
67.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BH
10.2
BI
37.8

Bahrain 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manama Bujumbura
Jan–Mar 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) 86°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Jul–Sep 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 85°/66°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Manama Bujumbura
Jan 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C)
Feb 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C)
Mar 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C)
Apr 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C)
May 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C)
Jun 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C)
Jul 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C)
Aug 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C)
Sep 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C)
Oct 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C)
Dec 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C)

Data: Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services, Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahrain 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.

Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Burundi

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

Burundi passport holder visiting Bahrain

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Burundi 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 Burundi?

Connectivity is usually fine (Burundi: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Burundi offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Burundi safe for expats?

Bahrain performs better than Burundi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Burundi is 5.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Bahrain.

How is healthcare in Burundi compared to Bahrain?

Bahrain 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 8.4 in Bahrain. Burundi scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahrain: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Bujumbura is 85°F, compared to 86°F in Manama. Bujumbura receives around 30.9 in of rainfall per year, while Manama gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Burundi?

The official languages in Burundi are French and Kirundi. In Bahrain, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

BH BI
Population 1,540,558 12,696,478
Currency Bahraini Dinar (BHD) Burundian Franc (BIF)
Languages Arabic French, Kirundi
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +973 +257
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999