Moving to Greenland from Burkina Faso

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BF
0.3t
GL
10.5t

Burkina Faso performs better than Greenland across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BF
0.1
GL
31.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BF
22.0%
GL
69.5%

Greenland 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%
GL
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BF
$2,500
GL
$68,100

Greenland generally does better on employment & economy, though Burkina Faso leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BF
63.4 yrs
GL
74.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BF
49.4
GL
8.8

Greenland performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Burkina Faso passport

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Greenland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Greenland?

Connectivity is usually fine (Greenland: 31.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Greenland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

What language do they speak in Greenland?

The official language in Greenland is Greenlandic. In Burkina Faso, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BF GL
Population 21,935,389 57,792
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages French Greenlandic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +226 +299
Time zones 1 4