Moving to Burundi from Lebanon

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Lebanon 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 Lebanon.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

LB
2.3
BI
5.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
9.7
BI
12.3

Lebanon 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

LB
$644
BI
$100
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LB
26.2
BI
0.6

Lebanon 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

LB
59.0
BI
71.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LB
1.9t
BI
0.1t

Lebanon 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

LB
7.6
BI
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LB
58.8%
BI
10.2%

Lebanon 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

LB
$12,300
BI
$900

Lebanon 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

LB
78.8 yrs
BI
67.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LB
7.0
BI
37.8

Lebanon 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.

Beirut Rain: 32.5 in/yr (826 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beirut 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 Beirut 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 Lebanon 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.

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Burundi

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

Burundi passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

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?

Lebanon performs better than Burundi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Burundi is 5.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Lebanon.

How is healthcare in Burundi compared to Lebanon?

Lebanon 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 26.2 in Lebanon. Burundi scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).

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

The average high temperature in Bujumbura is 85°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Bujumbura receives around 30.9 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.

What language do they speak in Burundi?

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

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At a Glance

LB BI
Population 5,296,814 12,696,478
Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP) Burundian Franc (BIF)
Languages Arabic, French French, Kirundi
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +961 +257
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112