Moving to Georgia from Burkina Faso

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Burkina Faso to Georgia, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BF
27.8
GE
12.7

Georgia performs significantly 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

BF
$224
GE
$1,679
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BF
1.5
GE
56.1

Burkina Faso generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia 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
GE
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BF
0.3t
GE
3.6t

Burkina Faso generally does better on environment, though Georgia 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
GE
28.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BF
7.8%
GE
5.2%

Georgia performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BF
5.3%
GE
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BF
$2,500
GE
$22,200

Burkina Faso generally does better on employment & economy, though Georgia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BF
63.4 yrs
GE
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BF
49.4
GE
14.8

Georgia 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

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ouagadougou Tbilisi
Jan–Mar 96°/67°F (36°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 99°/78°F (37°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 95°/67°F (35°/20°C)
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Month Ouagadougou Tbilisi
Jan 91°/62°F (32.9°/16.5°C)
Feb 96°/66°F (35.8°/19.1°C)
Mar 101°/74°F (38.3°/23.5°C)
Apr 103°/80°F (39.3°/26.4°C)
May 100°/79°F (37.7°/26.1°C)
Jun 94°/75°F (34.7°/24.1°C)
Jul 90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C)
Aug 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.2°C)
Sep 90°/72°F (32.5°/22.4°C)
Oct 96°/73°F (35.6°/23.0°C)
Nov 97°/67°F (35.9°/19.6°C)
Dec 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.9°C)

Data: 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 Burkina Faso and Georgia. To live, work, or study long-term in Georgia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Georgia's immigration authority.

Burkina Faso passport

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Georgia

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

Georgia passport holder visiting Burkina Faso

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Georgia 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 Georgia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Georgia: 28.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Georgia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Georgia safe for expats?

Georgia performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 1.5 in Burkina Faso. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burkina Faso: 40).

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

The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 95°F in Ouagadougou. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Ouagadougou gets 29.3 in.

What language do they speak in Georgia?

The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In Burkina Faso, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BF GE
Population 21,935,389 4,935,518
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Georgian Lari (GEL)
Languages French Georgian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +226 +995
Time zones 1 1