Moving to Burundi from Georgia

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Georgia and Burundi stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

GE
2.0
BI
5.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GE
12.7
BI
12.3

Georgia generally does better on safety, though Burundi leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GE
$1,679
BI
$100
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GE
56.1
BI
0.6

Georgia 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

GE
69.0
BI
71.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GE
3.6t
BI
0.1t

Georgia 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

GE
28.7
BI
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GE
5.2%
BI
10.2%

Georgia 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

GE
11.6%
BI
0.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$22,200
BI
$900

Georgia 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

GE
77.5 yrs
BI
67.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
14.8
BI
37.8

Georgia generally does better on family life, though Burundi leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tbilisi Bujumbura
Jan–Mar 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/66°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Tbilisi Bujumbura
Jan 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C)
Feb 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C)
Mar 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C)
Apr 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C)
May 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C)
Jun 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C)
Jul 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C)
Aug 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C)
Sep 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C)
Oct 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C)
Nov 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C)
Dec 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C)

Data: Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Georgia 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.

Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Burundi

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

Burundi passport holder visiting Georgia

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

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?

With 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Burundi can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Georgia and Burundi.

Is Burundi safe for expats?

Georgia generally does better on safety, though Burundi leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Burundi is 5.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.0 in Georgia.

How is healthcare in Burundi compared to Georgia?

Georgia 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 56.1 in Georgia. Burundi scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Georgia: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Bujumbura is 85°F, compared to None°F in Tbilisi. Bujumbura receives around 30.9 in of rainfall per year, while Tbilisi gets 19.5 in.

What language do they speak in Burundi?

The official languages in Burundi are French and Kirundi. In Georgia, the official language is Georgian.

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At a Glance

GE BI
Population 4,935,518 12,696,478
Currency Georgian Lari (GEL) Burundian Franc (BIF)
Languages Georgian French, Kirundi
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +995 +257
Time zones 1 1