Moving to Burundi from Canada
What to Expect
Considering a move from Canada to Burundi? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Canada to Burundi. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bujumbura averages 85°F vs 52°F in Ottawa, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Burundi compared to Canada.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Canada performs better than Burundi across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Burundi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Canada generally does better on environment, though Burundi leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Canada performs better than Burundi across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Canada generally does better on employment & economy, though Burundi leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Canada performs 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ottawa | Bujumbura |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 27°/10°F (-3°/-12°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/45°F (18°/7°C) | 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 41°/25°F (5°/-4°C) | 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
View all months
| Month | Ottawa | Bujumbura |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°/4°F (-6.1°/-15.3°C) | 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C) |
| Feb | 25°/8°F (-4.1°/-13.3°C) | 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C) |
| Mar | 36°/19°F (2.2°/-7.1°C) | 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C) |
| Apr | 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.6°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) |
| May | 66°/46°F (19.1°/7.7°C) | 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C) |
| Jun | 75°/55°F (23.8°/12.7°C) | 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C) |
| Jul | 80°/60°F (26.5°/15.4°C) | 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C) |
| Aug | 77°/57°F (24.9°/14.1°C) | 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C) |
| Sep | 67°/48°F (19.5°/9.1°C) | 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C) |
| Oct | 54°/37°F (12.5°/3.0°C) | 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C) |
| Nov | 41°/27°F (4.8°/-2.8°C) | 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C) |
| Dec | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.1°C) | 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service of Canada,
Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Canada and Burundi. To live, work, or study long-term in Burundi, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Burundi's immigration authority.
Canada passport holder visiting Burundi
Visa on Arrival
Burundi passport holder visiting Canada
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Burundi?
Connectivity is usually fine (Burundi: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Burundi offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Burundi safe for expats?
Canada performs better than Burundi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Burundi is 5.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Canada.
How is healthcare in Burundi compared to Canada?
Burundi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Burundi, compared to 25.0 in Canada. Burundi scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Canada: 91).
What's the weather like in Burundi compared to Canada?
The average high temperature in Bujumbura is 85°F, compared to 52°F in Ottawa. Bujumbura receives around 30.9 in of rainfall per year, while Ottawa gets 37.1 in.
What language do they speak in Burundi?
The official languages in Burundi are French and Kirundi. In Canada, the official languages are English and French.
