Moving to Montenegro from Burkina Faso

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Burkina Faso to Montenegro, and you’d need to navigate life in Montenegrin. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Podgorica averages 69°F vs 95°F in Ouagadougou, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BF
27.8
ME
9.1

Montenegro 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
ME
$2,908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BF
1.5
ME
27.5

Burkina Faso generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro 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
ME
60.0

Montenegro 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
ME
31.3
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

BF
131 kWh
ME
4,564 kWh

Montenegro 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%
ME
15.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BF
$2,500
ME
$27,800

Montenegro 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
ME
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BF
49.4
ME
3.2

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

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

Podgorica Rain: 65.4 in/yr (1661 mm)
69° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ouagadougou Podgorica
Jan–Mar 96°/67°F (36°/20°C) 53°/38°F (12°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 99°/78°F (37°/26°C) 75°/56°F (24°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 86°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 95°/67°F (35°/20°C) 61°/45°F (16°/7°C)
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Month Ouagadougou Podgorica
Jan 91°/62°F (32.9°/16.5°C) 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.4°C)
Feb 96°/66°F (35.8°/19.1°C) 52°/38°F (11.3°/3.1°C)
Mar 101°/74°F (38.3°/23.5°C) 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.8°C)
Apr 103°/80°F (39.3°/26.4°C) 66°/48°F (19.1°/9.1°C)
May 100°/79°F (37.7°/26.1°C) 76°/56°F (24.3°/13.5°C)
Jun 94°/75°F (34.7°/24.1°C) 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.3°C)
Jul 90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C) 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.3°C)
Aug 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.2°C) 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C)
Sep 90°/72°F (32.5°/22.4°C) 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.5°C)
Oct 96°/73°F (35.6°/23.0°C) 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.6°C)
Nov 97°/67°F (35.9°/19.6°C) 60°/44°F (15.4°/6.8°C)
Dec 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.9°C) 52°/37°F (11.1°/2.9°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso, Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Burkina Faso passport

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Montenegro

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

Montenegro passport holder visiting Burkina Faso

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Montenegro 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 Montenegro?

Connectivity is usually fine (Montenegro: 31.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Montenegro offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Montenegro safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Montenegro compared to Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 27.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Montenegro, compared to 1.5 in Burkina Faso. Montenegro scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burkina Faso: 40).

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

The average high temperature in Podgorica is 69°F, compared to 95°F in Ouagadougou. Podgorica receives around 65.4 in of rainfall per year, while Ouagadougou gets 29.3 in.

What language do they speak in Montenegro?

The official language in Montenegro is Montenegrin. In Burkina Faso, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BF ME
Population 21,935,389 604,966
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Euro (€)
Languages French Montenegrin
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +226 +382
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112