Moving to Albania from Burundi

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Burundi to Albania, and you’d need to navigate life in Albanian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Albania compared to Burundi.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BI
5.8
AL
1.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BI
12.3
AL
10.8

Albania performs significantly better than Burundi across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BI
$100
AL
$1,464
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BI
0.6
AL
18.8

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burundi leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BI
71.0
AL
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BI
0.1t
AL
1.8t

Burundi generally does better on environment, though Albania leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BI
0.0
AL
20.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BI
10.2%
AL
4.8%

Albania performs significantly better than Burundi across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BI
0.9%
AL
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BI
$900
AL
$18,100

Albania generally does better on employment & economy, though Burundi leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BI
67.4 yrs
AL
79.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BI
37.8
AL
10.8

Albania generally does better on family life, though Burundi leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Burundi passport

Burundi passport holder visiting Albania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Burundi passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Albania.
Albania passport

Albania passport holder visiting Burundi

Visa on Arrival
Albania passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Burundi.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Albania?

Connectivity is usually fine (Albania: 20.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Albania offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Albania safe for expats?

Albania performs significantly better than Burundi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Albania is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.8 in Burundi.

How is healthcare in Albania compared to Burundi?

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burundi leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Albania, compared to 0.6 in Burundi. Albania scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burundi: 41).

What language do they speak in Albania?

The official language in Albania is Albanian. In Burundi, the official languages are French and Kirundi.

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At a Glance

BI AL
Population 12,696,478 3,095,344
Currency Burundian Franc (BIF) Albanian Lek (ALL)
Languages French, Kirundi Albanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +257 +355
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112