Moving to Cote d'Ivoire from Burundi

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Burundi to Cote d'Ivoire. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Yamoussoukro averages 94°F vs 85°F in Bujumbura, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cote d'Ivoire compared to Burundi.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BI
12.3
CI
20.6

Burundi performs better than Cote d'Ivoire across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BI
$100
CI
$249
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BI
0.6
CI
1.8

Burundi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BI
71.0
CI
86.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BI
0.1t
CI
0.6t

Burundi performs better than Cote d'Ivoire across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BI
0.0
CI
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BI
10.2%
CI
5.1%

Cote d'Ivoire 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%
CI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BI
$900
CI
$7,000

Burundi generally does better on employment & economy, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BI
67.4 yrs
CI
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BI
37.8
CI
55.7

Burundi generally does better on family life, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in literacy rate.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bujumbura Rain: 30.9 in/yr (786 mm)
85° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Yamoussoukro Rain: 65.0 in/yr (1652 mm)
94° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bujumbura Yamoussoukro
Jan–Mar 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 99°/63°F (37°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) 94°/69°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) 90°/67°F (32°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) 94°/67°F (34°/20°C)
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Month Bujumbura Yamoussoukro
Jan 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C) 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C)
Feb 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C) 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C)
Mar 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C) 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C)
Apr 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C)
May 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C)
Jun 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Jul 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C) 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C)
Aug 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C) 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C)
Sep 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C) 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C)
Oct 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C) 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C)
Nov 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C)
Dec 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C) 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C)

Data: Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Burundi passport

Burundi passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Burundi passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cote d'Ivoire.
Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Burundi

Visa on Arrival
Cote d'Ivoire 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 Cote d'Ivoire?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cote d'Ivoire: 1.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cote d'Ivoire offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cote d'Ivoire safe for expats?

Burundi performs better than Cote d'Ivoire across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Cote d'Ivoire compared to Burundi?

Burundi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Cote d'Ivoire, compared to 0.6 in Burundi. Cote d'Ivoire scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burundi: 41).

What's the weather like in Cote d'Ivoire compared to Burundi?

The average high temperature in Yamoussoukro is 94°F, compared to 85°F in Bujumbura. Yamoussoukro receives around 65.0 in of rainfall per year, while Bujumbura gets 30.9 in.

What language do they speak in Cote d'Ivoire?

The official language in Cote d'Ivoire is French. In Burundi, the official languages are French and Kirundi.

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At a Glance

BI CI
Population 12,696,478 28,713,423
Currency Burundian Franc (BIF) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages French, Kirundi French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +257 +225
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110