Moving to Czech Republic from Burundi

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Burundi to Czech Republic — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Burundi to Czech Republic, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Prague averages 57°F vs 85°F in Bujumbura, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Burundi to Czech Republic, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2016
2 ↑ 100% vs 2015

people moved from Burundi to Czech Republic · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Czech Republic?

Top countries of origin for Czech Republic's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Burundi and Czech Republic stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BI
5.8
CZ
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BI
12.3
CZ
5.2

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Burundi across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

BI
$100
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BI
0.6
CZ
42.5

Burundi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic 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
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BI
0.1t
CZ
7.1t

Burundi generally does better on environment, though Czech Republic 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
CZ
38.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BI
10.2%
CZ
20.5%

Burundi generally does better on infrastructure, though Czech Republic leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BI
0.9%
CZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BI
$900
CZ
$47,700

Burundi generally does better on employment & economy, though Czech Republic 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
CZ
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BI
37.8
CZ
2.4

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Burundi across all family life metrics.

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

Prague Rain: 17.1 in/yr (435 mm)
57° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bujumbura Prague
Jan–Mar 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Bujumbura Prague
Jan 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU), Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Burundi passport

Burundi passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Required
Burundi passport holders need a visa to enter Czech Republic.
Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Burundi

Visa on Arrival
Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic?

With 38.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Czech Republic can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Burundi and Czech Republic.

Is Czech Republic safe for expats?

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Burundi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.8 in Burundi.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Burundi?

Burundi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 0.6 in Burundi. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burundi: 41).

What's the weather like in Czech Republic compared to Burundi?

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 85°F in Bujumbura. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Bujumbura gets 30.9 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Burundi, the official languages are French and Kirundi.

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At a Glance

BI CZ
Population 12,696,478 10,705,384
Currency Burundian Franc (BIF) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages French, Kirundi Czech, Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +257 +420
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112