Moving to Burundi from Chad

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Chad to Burundi? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Burundi compared to Chad.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TD
26.4
BI
12.3

Burundi performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TD
$130
BI
$100
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
BI
0.6

Burundi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad 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

TD
95.0
BI
71.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
BI
0.1t

Chad generally does better on environment, though Burundi 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

TD
0.0
BI
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TD
4.3%
BI
10.2%

Chad performs 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

TD
1.1%
BI
0.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
BI
$900

Chad 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

TD
59.1 yrs
BI
67.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
BI
37.8

Burundi performs significantly better than Chad 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.

N'djamena Rain: 20.1 in/yr (510 mm)
87° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Bujumbura Rain: 30.9 in/yr (786 mm)
85° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months N'djamena Bujumbura
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) 86°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 85°/66°F (29°/19°C)
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Month N'djamena Bujumbura
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chad 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.

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Burundi

Visa on Arrival
Chad passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Burundi.
Burundi passport

Burundi passport holder visiting Chad

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

Data: 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?

Burundi performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Burundi compared to Chad?

Burundi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Burundi, compared to 0.8 in Chad. Burundi scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).

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

The average high temperature in Bujumbura is 85°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Bujumbura receives around 30.9 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.

What language do they speak in Burundi?

The official languages in Burundi are French and Kirundi. In Chad, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

TD BI
Population 17,963,211 12,696,478
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Burundian Franc (BIF)
Languages Arabic, French French, Kirundi
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +235 +257
Time zones 1 1