Moving to Burkina Faso from Democratic Republic of the Congo
What to Expect
Considering a move from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Burkina Faso? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Burkina Faso.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Burkina Faso compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Democratic Republic of the Congo performs better than Burkina Faso 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Democratic Republic of the Congo performs better than Burkina Faso across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Democratic Republic of the Congo performs better than Burkina Faso across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Burkina Faso generally does better on infrastructure, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on employment & economy, though Burkina Faso leads in gdp per capita.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Burkina Faso generally does better on family life, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in literacy rate.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burkina Faso. To live, work, or study long-term in Burkina Faso, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Burkina Faso's immigration authority.
Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Burkina Faso
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Democratic Republic of the Congo
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Burkina Faso?
Connectivity is usually fine (Burkina Faso: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Burkina Faso offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Burkina Faso safe for expats?
Democratic Republic of the Congo performs better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Burkina Faso compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Democratic Republic of the Congo performs better than Burkina Faso across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 1.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Burkina Faso, compared to 1.9 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Burkina Faso scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Democratic Republic of the Congo: 42).
What language do they speak in Burkina Faso?
The official language in Burkina Faso is French. In Democratic Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba.
