Moving to Burundi from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bangladesh 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

The numbers behind daily life in Burundi compared to Bangladesh.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
BI
5.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
BI
12.3

Bangladesh generally does better on safety, though Burundi leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BD
$198
BI
$100
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
BI
0.6

Bangladesh 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

BD
66.0
BI
71.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
BI
0.1t

Bangladesh 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

BD
7.1
BI
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
BI
10.2%

Bangladesh 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

BD
5.1%
BI
0.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
BI
$900

Bangladesh 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

BD
74.7 yrs
BI
67.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
BI
37.8

Bangladesh 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.

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Bujumbura
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 86°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 85°/66°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Dhaka Bujumbura
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°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 Bangladesh 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.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Burundi

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

Burundi passport holder visiting Bangladesh

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

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?

Bangladesh generally does better on safety, though Burundi leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Burundi is 5.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Burundi compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh 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 6.7 in Bangladesh. Burundi scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Bujumbura is 85°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Bujumbura receives around 30.9 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Burundi?

The official languages in Burundi are French and Kirundi. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD BI
Population 165,650,475 12,696,478
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Burundian Franc (BIF)
Languages Bengali French, Kirundi
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +257
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999