Moving to Burundi from Jordan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Jordan to Burundi, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Kirundi. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bujumbura averages 85°F vs 74°F in Amman, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

JO
1.0
BI
5.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JO
13.6
BI
12.3

Jordan 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

JO
$798
BI
$100
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

JO
25.1
BI
0.6

Jordan 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

JO
38.0
BI
71.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
BI
0.1t

Jordan 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

JO
7.1
BI
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JO
102.5%
BI
10.2%

Jordan 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

JO
17.9%
BI
0.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$9,400
BI
$900

Jordan 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

JO
76.0 yrs
BI
67.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
13.9
BI
37.8

Jordan 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.

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amman Bujumbura
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 86°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) 85°/66°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Amman Bujumbura
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department, Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan 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.

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Burundi

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

Burundi passport holder visiting Jordan

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

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?

Jordan 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 1.0 in Jordan.

How is healthcare in Burundi compared to Jordan?

Jordan 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 25.1 in Jordan. Burundi scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Bujumbura is 85°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Bujumbura receives around 30.9 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Burundi?

The official languages in Burundi are French and Kirundi. In Jordan, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

JO BI
Population 10,998,531 12,696,478
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) Burundian Franc (BIF)
Languages Arabic French, Kirundi
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +962 +257
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911