Moving to Burundi from Cuba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cuba to Burundi, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Kirundi.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
BI
5.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
BI
12.3

Cuba performs better than Burundi across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CU
$2,575
BI
$100
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
BI
0.6

Cuba 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

CU
31.0
BI
71.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
BI
0.1t

Cuba generally does better on environment, though Burundi leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CU
2.9
BI
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
BI
10.2%

Cuba generally does better on infrastructure, though Burundi leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CU
1.2%
BI
0.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
BI
$900

Cuba 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

CU
79.6 yrs
BI
67.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
BI
37.8

Cuba 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.

Havana Rain: 46.8 in/yr (1189 mm)
84° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Bujumbura
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 86°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 85°/66°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Havana Bujumbura
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología, Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba 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.

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Burundi

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

Burundi passport holder visiting Cuba

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Burundi has 0.0 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 Burundi safe for expats?

Cuba performs better than Burundi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Burundi is 5.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Burundi compared to Cuba?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burundi leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Burundi, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Burundi scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Bujumbura is 85°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Bujumbura receives around 30.9 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Burundi?

The official languages in Burundi are French and Kirundi. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU BI
Population 11,008,112 12,696,478
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Burundian Franc (BIF)
Languages Spanish French, Kirundi
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +53 +257
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106