Moving to Chile from Burkina Faso
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Burkina Faso to Chile — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Burkina Faso to Chile, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Santiago averages 73°F vs 95°F in Ouagadougou, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Burkina Faso to Chile, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Burkina Faso to Chile.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Burkina Faso generally does better on safety, though Chile leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Chile generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burkina Faso leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Burkina Faso generally does better on environment, though Chile leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Chile generally does better on infrastructure, though Burkina Faso leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Chile generally does better on employment & economy, though Burkina Faso leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Chile generally does better on family life, though Burkina Faso leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ouagadougou | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 96°/67°F (36°/20°C) | 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 99°/78°F (37°/26°C) | 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 95°/67°F (35°/20°C) | 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) |
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| Month | Ouagadougou | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91°/62°F (32.9°/16.5°C) | 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) |
| Feb | 96°/66°F (35.8°/19.1°C) | 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) |
| Mar | 101°/74°F (38.3°/23.5°C) | 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) |
| Apr | 103°/80°F (39.3°/26.4°C) | 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) |
| May | 100°/79°F (37.7°/26.1°C) | 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) |
| Jun | 94°/75°F (34.7°/24.1°C) | 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) |
| Jul | 90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C) | 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) |
| Aug | 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.2°C) | 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) |
| Sep | 90°/72°F (32.5°/22.4°C) | 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) |
| Oct | 96°/73°F (35.6°/23.0°C) | 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) |
| Nov | 97°/67°F (35.9°/19.6°C) | 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) |
| Dec | 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.9°C) | 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) |
Data:
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso,
Dirección Meteorológica de Chile
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burkina Faso and Chile. To live, work, or study long-term in Chile, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Chile's immigration authority.
Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Chile
Visa Required
Chile passport holder visiting Burkina Faso
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Chile?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Chile has 23.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Chile safe for expats?
Burkina Faso generally does better on safety, though Chile leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Chile is 6.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.2 in Burkina Faso.
How is healthcare in Chile compared to Burkina Faso?
Chile generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burkina Faso leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Chile, compared to 1.5 in Burkina Faso. Chile scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burkina Faso: 40).
What's the weather like in Chile compared to Burkina Faso?
The average high temperature in Santiago is 73°F, compared to 95°F in Ouagadougou. Santiago receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Ouagadougou gets 29.3 in.
What language do they speak in Chile?
The official language in Chile is Spanish. In Burkina Faso, the official language is French.
