Moving to India from Burundi

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Burundi to India — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Burundi to India, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Hindi and Tamil. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Burundi to India.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BI
5.8
IN
2.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BI
12.3
IN
15.4

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BI
$100
IN
$346
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BI
0.6
IN
7.3

India 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
IN
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BI
0.1t
IN
2.2t

Burundi performs better than India 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
IN
2.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BI
10.2%
IN
66.5%

India generally does better on infrastructure, though Burundi leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BI
0.9%
IN
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BI
$900
IN
$9,200

India 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
IN
67.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BI
37.8
IN
30.3

Burundi generally does better on family life, though India leads in infant mortality.

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

Delhi Rain: 28.2 in/yr (716 mm)
88° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bujumbura Delhi
Jan–Mar 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 76°/52°F (25°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) 101°/78°F (38°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) 93°/79°F (34°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) 82°/56°F (28°/14°C)
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Month Bujumbura Delhi
Jan 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C) 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C)
Feb 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C) 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C)
Mar 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C)
Apr 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C)
May 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C) 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C)
Jun 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C) 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C)
Jul 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C) 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C)
Aug 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C) 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C)
Sep 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C) 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C)
Oct 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C)
Nov 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C) 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C)
Dec 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C) 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C)

Data: Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU), India Meteorological Department India Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Burundi passport

Burundi passport holder visiting India

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

India passport holder visiting Burundi

Visa on Arrival
India 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 India?

Internet is rarely the blocker — India has 2.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is India safe for expats?

Burundi generally does better on safety, though India leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in India is 2.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.8 in Burundi.

How is healthcare in India compared to Burundi?

India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burundi leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in India, compared to 0.6 in Burundi. India scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burundi: 41).

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

The average high temperature in Delhi is 88°F, compared to 85°F in Bujumbura. Delhi receives around 28.2 in of rainfall per year, while Bujumbura gets 30.9 in.

What language do they speak in India?

The official languages in India are English, Hindi and Tamil. In Burundi, the official languages are French and Kirundi.

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At a Glance

BI IN
Population 12,696,478 1,389,637,446
Currency Burundian Franc (BIF) Indian Rupee (₹)
Languages French, Kirundi English, Hindi, Tamil
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +257 +91
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112