Moving to New York from Burkina Faso

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Burkina Faso to New York — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Burkina Faso to New York, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Albany averages 58°F vs 95°F in Ouagadougou, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Burkina Faso to New York, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
840 ↓ 3% vs 2022

people moved from Burkina Faso to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Burkina Faso and New York stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateThe World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

BF
5.6%
NY
29.9%

Burkina Faso performs better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

BF
22.0%
NY
89.7%

New York performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BF
5.3%
NY
4.4%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

BF
$2,500
NY
$91,992

New York performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BF
63.4 yrs
NY
77.7 yrs

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

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

OuagadougouRain: 29.3 in/yr (744 mm)
95°/71°F

Avg. annual high / low

AlbanyRain: 39.4 in/yr (1000 mm)
58°/39°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsOuagadougouAlbany
Jan–Mar96°/67°F (36°/20°C)37°/19°F (2°/-7°C)
Apr–Jun99°/78°F (37°/26°C)68°/47°F (20°/8°C)
Jul–Sep89°/72°F (32°/22°C)78°/58°F (26°/14°C)
Oct–Dec95°/67°F (35°/20°C)48°/31°F (9°/-1°C)
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MonthOuagadougouAlbany
Jan91°/62°F (32.9°/16.5°C)31°/15°F (-0.8°/-9.7°C)
Feb96°/66°F (35.8°/19.1°C)35°/17°F (1.4°/-8.2°C)
Mar101°/74°F (38.3°/23.5°C)44°/26°F (6.9°/-3.5°C)
Apr103°/80°F (39.3°/26.4°C)58°/37°F (14.6°/2.9°C)
May100°/79°F (37.7°/26.1°C)69°/47°F (20.8°/8.4°C)
Jun94°/75°F (34.7°/24.1°C)78°/56°F (25.5°/13.6°C)
Jul90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C)82°/61°F (27.9°/16.3°C)
Aug88°/72°F (31.1°/22.2°C)80°/60°F (26.9°/15.5°C)
Sep90°/72°F (32.5°/22.4°C)72°/52°F (22.3°/10.9°C)
Oct96°/73°F (35.6°/23.0°C)60°/40°F (15.4°/4.2°C)
Nov97°/67°F (35.9°/19.6°C)48°/31°F (8.8°/-0.3°C)
Dec92°/62°F (33.4°/16.9°C)36°/21°F (2.1°/-6.0°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Burkina Faso passport

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting United States

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

United States passport holder visiting Burkina Faso

Visa Online (e-Visa)
United States 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 New York?

Working remotely from New York's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Burkina Faso and New York.

How is healthcare in New York compared to Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso performs better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Albany is 58°F, compared to 95°F in Ouagadougou. Albany receives around 39.4 in of rainfall per year, while Ouagadougou gets 29.3 in.

What language do they speak in New York?

The official language in New York is English. In Burkina Faso, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BF
Population21,935,38919,378,102
CurrencyCFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesFrenchEnglish
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+226+1
Time zones111
Emergency number911