Moving to Oman from Burundi

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Burundi and Oman 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
OM
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BI
12.3
OM
11.0

Oman performs significantly better than Burundi across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BI
$100
OM
$1,444
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BI
0.6
OM
20.6

Oman 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
OM
104.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BI
0.1t
OM
18.7t

Burundi performs better than Oman 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
OM
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BI
10.2%
OM
116.7%

Burundi generally does better on infrastructure, though Oman 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%
OM
1.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BI
$900
OM
$40,000

Burundi generally does better on employment & economy, though Oman 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
OM
76.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BI
37.8
OM
14.4

Oman 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

Muscat Rain: 3.5 in/yr (90 mm)
91° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bujumbura Muscat
Jan–Mar 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 81°/65°F (27°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) 100°/82°F (38°/28°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) 97°/83°F (36°/28°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) 87°/70°F (31°/21°C)
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Month Bujumbura Muscat
Jan 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C) 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C)
Feb 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C) 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C)
Mar 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C) 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C)
May 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C) 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C)
Jun 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C) 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C)
Jul 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C) 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C)
Aug 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C) 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C)
Sep 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C) 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C)
Oct 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C) 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C)
Nov 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C) 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C)
Dec 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C) 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C)

Data: Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU), Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Burundi passport

Burundi passport holder visiting Oman

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

Oman passport holder visiting Burundi

Visa on Arrival
Oman 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 Oman?

With 10.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Oman 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 Oman.

Is Oman safe for expats?

Oman performs significantly better than Burundi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Oman is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.8 in Burundi.

How is healthcare in Oman compared to Burundi?

Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burundi leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 20.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 0.6 in Burundi. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burundi: 41).

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

The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 85°F in Bujumbura. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Bujumbura gets 30.9 in.

What language do they speak in Oman?

The official language in Oman is Arabic. In Burundi, the official languages are French and Kirundi.

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At a Glance

BI OM
Population 12,696,478 3,764,348
Currency Burundian Franc (BIF) Omani Rial (OMR)
Languages French, Kirundi Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +257 +968
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999