Moving to Washington from Burkina Faso
What to Expect
Considering a move from Burkina Faso to Washington? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Burkina Faso to Washington, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Olympia averages 60°F vs 95°F in Ouagadougou, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Burkina Faso to Washington.
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.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Washington compared to Burkina Faso.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Burkina Faso performs better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Washington 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
Washington generally does better on employment & economy, though Burkina Faso leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Washington 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ouagadougou | Olympia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 96°/67°F (36°/20°C) | 50°/34°F (10°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 99°/78°F (37°/26°C) | 65°/43°F (18°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 95°/67°F (35°/20°C) | 51°/36°F (11°/2°C) |
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| Month | Ouagadougou | Olympia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91°/62°F (32.9°/16.5°C) | 46°/34°F (7.7°/0.9°C) |
| Feb | 96°/66°F (35.8°/19.1°C) | 49°/33°F (9.6°/0.4°C) |
| Mar | 101°/74°F (38.3°/23.5°C) | 54°/35°F (12.2°/1.7°C) |
| Apr | 103°/80°F (39.3°/26.4°C) | 59°/38°F (14.9°/3.2°C) |
| May | 100°/79°F (37.7°/26.1°C) | 65°/43°F (18.5°/6.2°C) |
| Jun | 94°/75°F (34.7°/24.1°C) | 71°/48°F (21.4°/8.7°C) |
| Jul | 90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C) | 77°/51°F (24.9°/10.4°C) |
| Aug | 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.2°C) | 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.3°C) |
| Sep | 90°/72°F (32.5°/22.4°C) | 72°/46°F (22.1°/7.8°C) |
| Oct | 96°/73°F (35.6°/23.0°C) | 60°/40°F (15.7°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 97°/67°F (35.9°/19.6°C) | 50°/36°F (10.1°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.9°C) | 44°/33°F (6.8°/0.3°C) |
Data:
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso,
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 holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States 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 Washington?
From major Washington cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Burkina Faso and Washington are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Washington compared to Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso performs better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Washington compared to Burkina Faso?
The average high temperature in Olympia is 60°F, compared to 95°F in Ouagadougou. Olympia receives around 50.0 in of rainfall per year, while Ouagadougou gets 29.3 in.
What language do they speak in Washington?
The official language in Washington is English. In Burkina Faso, the official language is French.
