Moving to Georgia from Burundi

moving to

What to Expect

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

If you moved from Burundi to Georgia, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian.

Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓

Get free moving quotes to Georgia

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

BI
5.8
GE
2.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BI
12.3
GE
12.7

Burundi generally does better on safety, though Georgia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BI
$100
GE
$1,679
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BI
0.6
GE
56.1

Burundi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia 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
GE
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BI
0.1t
GE
3.6t

Burundi generally does better on environment, though Georgia 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
GE
28.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BI
10.2%
GE
5.2%

Georgia 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%
GE
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BI
$900
GE
$22,200

Georgia 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
GE
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BI
37.8
GE
14.8

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

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

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bujumbura Tbilisi
Jan–Mar 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/66°F (29°/19°C)
View all months
Month Bujumbura Tbilisi
Jan 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C)
Feb 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C)
Mar 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C)
Apr 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C)
May 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C)
Jun 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C)
Jul 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C)
Aug 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C)
Sep 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C)
Oct 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C)
Nov 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C)
Dec 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Burundi passport

Burundi passport holder visiting Georgia

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

Georgia passport holder visiting Burundi

Visa on Arrival
Georgia 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 Georgia?

With 28.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Georgia 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 Georgia.

Is Georgia safe for expats?

Burundi generally does better on safety, though Georgia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Georgia is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.8 in Burundi.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Burundi?

Burundi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 0.6 in Burundi. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burundi: 41).

What's the weather like in Georgia compared to Burundi?

The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 85°F in Bujumbura. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Bujumbura gets 30.9 in.

What language do they speak in Georgia?

The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In Burundi, the official languages are French and Kirundi.

Share this

At a Glance

BI GE
Population 12,696,478 4,935,518
Currency Burundian Franc (BIF) Georgian Lari (GEL)
Languages French, Kirundi Georgian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +257 +995
Time zones 1 1