Moving to Luxembourg from Burundi

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Burundi to Luxembourg. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luxembourg averages 56°F vs 85°F in Bujumbura, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Burundi to Luxembourg, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
8 ↓ 33% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Luxembourg?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BI
5.8
LU
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BI
12.3
LU
3.9

Luxembourg 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
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BI
0.6
LU
29.9

Burundi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg 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
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BI
0.1t
LU
10.6t

Burundi generally does better on environment, though Luxembourg 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
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BI
10.2%
LU
4.0%

Luxembourg 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%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BI
$900
LU
$132,400

Burundi generally does better on employment & economy, though Luxembourg 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
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BI
37.8
LU
3.2

Luxembourg 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

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bujumbura Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Bujumbura Luxembourg
Jan 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU), Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Burundi passport

Burundi passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Required
Burundi passport holders need a visa to enter Luxembourg.
Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Burundi

Visa on Arrival
Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Luxembourg has 38.7 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 Luxembourg safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Burundi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.8 in Burundi.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Burundi?

Burundi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 0.6 in Burundi. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burundi: 41).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 85°F in Bujumbura. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Bujumbura gets 30.9 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Burundi, the official languages are French and Kirundi.

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At a Glance

BI LU
Population 12,696,478 650,364
Currency Burundian Franc (BIF) Euro (€)
Languages French, Kirundi French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +257 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112