Moving to Serbia from Burkina Faso
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Burkina Faso to Serbia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Burkina Faso to Serbia, and you’d need to navigate life in Serbian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Belgrade averages 62°F vs 95°F in Ouagadougou, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Burkina Faso and Serbia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Burkina Faso generally does better on safety, though Serbia leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Burkina Faso generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
Serbia performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all environment metrics.
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
Serbia performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Serbia generally does better on employment & economy, though Burkina Faso leads in unemployment rate.
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
Serbia 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). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ouagadougou | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 96°/67°F (36°/20°C) | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 99°/78°F (37°/26°C) | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 95°/67°F (35°/20°C) | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) |
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| Month | Ouagadougou | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91°/62°F (32.9°/16.5°C) | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) |
| Feb | 96°/66°F (35.8°/19.1°C) | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 101°/74°F (38.3°/23.5°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) |
| Apr | 103°/80°F (39.3°/26.4°C) | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) |
| May | 100°/79°F (37.7°/26.1°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) |
| Jun | 94°/75°F (34.7°/24.1°C) | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) |
| Jul | 90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) |
| Aug | 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.2°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) |
| Sep | 90°/72°F (32.5°/22.4°C) | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | 96°/73°F (35.6°/23.0°C) | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Nov | 97°/67°F (35.9°/19.6°C) | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.9°C) | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) |
Data:
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso,
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burkina Faso and Serbia. To live, work, or study long-term in Serbia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Serbia's immigration authority.
Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Serbia
Visa Required
Serbia 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 Serbia?
With 33.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Serbia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Burkina Faso and Serbia.
Is Serbia safe for expats?
Burkina Faso generally does better on safety, though Serbia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.2 in Burkina Faso.
How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 31.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Serbia, compared to 1.5 in Burkina Faso. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burkina Faso: 40).
What's the weather like in Serbia compared to Burkina Faso?
The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 95°F in Ouagadougou. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Ouagadougou gets 29.3 in.
What language do they speak in Serbia?
The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Burkina Faso, the official language is French.
