Moving to Marshall Islands from Burkina Faso

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Burkina Faso to Marshall Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Marshallese.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Marshall Islands compared to Burkina Faso.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BF
27.8
MH
11.9

Marshall Islands 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
MH
$874
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BF
1.5
MH
4.6

Burkina Faso generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BF
0.3t
MH
0.0t

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Burkina Faso 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
MH
2.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BF
22.0%
MH
38.7%

Marshall Islands 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%
MH
36.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BF
$2,500
MH
$6,800

Marshall Islands 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
MH
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BF
49.4
MH
21.7

Marshall Islands 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 Marshall Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in Marshall Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Marshall Islands's immigration authority.

Burkina Faso passport

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

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

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Burkina Faso

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Marshall Islands 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 Marshall Islands?

Connectivity is usually fine (Marshall Islands: 2.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Marshall Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Marshall Islands safe for expats?

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 4.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Marshall Islands, compared to 1.5 in Burkina Faso. Marshall Islands scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burkina Faso: 40).

What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?

The official languages in Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese. In Burkina Faso, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BF MH
Population 21,935,389 79,906
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) United States Dollar ($)
Languages French English, Marshallese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +226 +692
Time zones 1 1