Moving to Czech Republic from Burkina Faso

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Burkina Faso to Czech Republic — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Burkina Faso to Czech Republic, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Prague averages 57°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 Czech Republic, based on official data.

Moved in 2021
1

people moved from Burkina Faso to Czech Republic · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Czech Republic?

Top countries of origin for Czech Republic's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Burkina Faso to Czech Republic.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BF
27.8
CZ
5.2

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

BF
$224
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BF
1.5
CZ
42.5

Burkina Faso generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic 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

BF
84.0
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BF
0.3t
CZ
7.1t

Burkina Faso generally does better on environment, though Czech Republic leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BF
0.1
CZ
38.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BF
7.8%
CZ
20.5%

Czech Republic 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

BF
5.3%
CZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BF
$2,500
CZ
$47,700

Czech Republic performs significantly 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

BF
63.4 yrs
CZ
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BF
49.4
CZ
2.4

Czech Republic 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Prague Rain: 17.1 in/yr (435 mm)
57° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ouagadougou Prague
Jan–Mar 96°/67°F (36°/20°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 99°/78°F (37°/26°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 95°/67°F (35°/20°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Ouagadougou Prague
Jan 91°/62°F (32.9°/16.5°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 96°/66°F (35.8°/19.1°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 101°/74°F (38.3°/23.5°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 103°/80°F (39.3°/26.4°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 100°/79°F (37.7°/26.1°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 94°/75°F (34.7°/24.1°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.2°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 90°/72°F (32.5°/22.4°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 96°/73°F (35.6°/23.0°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 97°/67°F (35.9°/19.6°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.9°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso, Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Burkina Faso passport

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Required
Burkina Faso passport holders need a visa to enter Czech Republic.
Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Burkina Faso

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Czech Republic?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Czech Republic has 38.4 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 Czech Republic safe for expats?

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 1.5 in Burkina Faso. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burkina Faso: 40).

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

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 95°F in Ouagadougou. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Ouagadougou gets 29.3 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Burkina Faso, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BF CZ
Population 21,935,389 10,705,384
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages French Czech, Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +226 +420
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112