Moving to Haiti from Burkina Faso
What to Expect
Considering a move from Burkina Faso to Haiti? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Burkina Faso to Haiti.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Haiti compared to Burkina Faso.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Burkina Faso performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics.
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
Haiti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burkina Faso leads in adult obesity rate.
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 Haiti 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
Burkina Faso generally does better on infrastructure, though Haiti leads in internet access.
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
Burkina Faso generally does better on employment & economy, though Haiti leads in gdp per capita.
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
Haiti 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 (2012). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burkina Faso and Haiti. To live, work, or study long-term in Haiti, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Haiti's immigration authority.
Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Haiti
Visa Free
Haiti 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 Haiti?
Connectivity is usually fine (Haiti: 0.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Haiti offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Haiti safe for expats?
Burkina Faso performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Haiti is 41.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.2 in Burkina Faso.
How is healthcare in Haiti compared to Burkina Faso?
Haiti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burkina Faso leads in adult obesity rate. There are 2.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Haiti, compared to 1.5 in Burkina Faso. Haiti scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burkina Faso: 40).
What language do they speak in Haiti?
The official languages in Haiti are French and Haitian Creole. In Burkina Faso, the official language is French.
