Moving to United Kingdom from Burkina Faso
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Burkina Faso to United Kingdom — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Burkina Faso to United Kingdom, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — London averages 60°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 United Kingdom, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Burkina Faso and United Kingdom stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Kingdom performs significantly better than Burkina Faso 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
Burkina Faso generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
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 United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom generally does better on infrastructure, though Burkina Faso leads in water stress level.
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
United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all family life metrics.
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 | London |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 96°/67°F (36°/20°C) | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 99°/78°F (37°/26°C) | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 95°/67°F (35°/20°C) | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) |
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| Month | Ouagadougou | London |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91°/62°F (32.9°/16.5°C) | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) |
| Feb | 96°/66°F (35.8°/19.1°C) | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) |
| Mar | 101°/74°F (38.3°/23.5°C) | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) |
| Apr | 103°/80°F (39.3°/26.4°C) | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) |
| May | 100°/79°F (37.7°/26.1°C) | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) |
| Jun | 94°/75°F (34.7°/24.1°C) | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) |
| Jul | 90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C) | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) |
| Aug | 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.2°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Sep | 90°/72°F (32.5°/22.4°C) | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) |
| Oct | 96°/73°F (35.6°/23.0°C) | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) |
| Nov | 97°/67°F (35.9°/19.6°C) | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) |
| Dec | 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.9°C) | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) |
Data:
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso,
Met Office
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burkina Faso and United Kingdom. To live, work, or study long-term in United Kingdom, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United Kingdom's immigration authority.
Burkina Faso passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Visa Online (e-Visa)
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?
With 42.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom.
Is United Kingdom safe for expats?
United Kingdom performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Kingdom is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.2 in Burkina Faso.
How is healthcare in United Kingdom compared to Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.0 doctors per 10,000 people in United Kingdom, compared to 1.5 in Burkina Faso. United Kingdom scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burkina Faso: 40).
What's the weather like in United Kingdom compared to Burkina Faso?
The average high temperature in London is 60°F, compared to 95°F in Ouagadougou. London receives around 22.0 in of rainfall per year, while Ouagadougou gets 29.3 in.
What language do they speak in United Kingdom?
The official language in United Kingdom is English. In Burkina Faso, the official language is French.
