Moving to Minnesota from Burundi

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Burundi to Minnesota, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Saint Paul averages 56°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 Minnesota, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
440

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

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

BI
5.4%
MN
33.9%

Burundi performs better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

BI
5.8%
MN
91.0%

Minnesota performs significantly better than Burundi across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BI
0.9%
MN
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

BI
$900
MN
$68,478

Minnesota 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
MN
79.1 yrs

Minnesota performs significantly better than Burundi across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

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

Saint Paul Rain: 28.5 in/yr (724 mm)
56° / 38°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bujumbura Saint Paul
Jan–Mar 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 32°/16°F (0°/-9°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) 69°/50°F (21°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) 79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) 43°/27°F (6°/-3°C)
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Month Bujumbura Saint Paul
Jan 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C) 25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C)
Feb 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C) 30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C)
Mar 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C) 42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C)
Apr 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C)
May 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C) 70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C)
Jun 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C) 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C)
Jul 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C) 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C)
Aug 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C) 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C)
Sep 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C) 72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C)
Oct 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C) 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C)
Nov 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C) 42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C)
Dec 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C) 28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°C)

Data: Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU), National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Burundi passport

Burundi passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Burundi passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Burundi

Visa on Arrival
United States 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 Minnesota?

Working remotely from Minnesota's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Burundi and Minnesota.

How is healthcare in Minnesota compared to Burundi?

Burundi performs better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Saint Paul is 56°F, compared to 85°F in Bujumbura. Saint Paul receives around 28.5 in of rainfall per year, while Bujumbura gets 30.9 in.

What language do they speak in Minnesota?

The official language in Minnesota is English. In Burundi, the official languages are French and Kirundi.

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At a Glance

BI
Population 12,696,478 5,303,925
Currency Burundian Franc (BIF) United States Dollar ($)
Languages French, Kirundi English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +257 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911