Moving to Burundi from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Luxembourg to Burundi. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bujumbura averages 85°F vs 56°F in Luxembourg, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LU
1.5
BI
5.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LU
3.9
BI
12.3

Luxembourg performs better than Burundi across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LU
$8,808
BI
$100
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LU
29.9
BI
0.6

Luxembourg 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

LU
13.0
BI
71.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LU
10.6t
BI
0.1t

Luxembourg 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

LU
38.7
BI
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LU
4.0%
BI
10.2%

Luxembourg 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

LU
5.2%
BI
0.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
BI
$900

Luxembourg 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

LU
83.0 yrs
BI
67.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
3.2
BI
37.8

Luxembourg 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.

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luxembourg Bujumbura
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) 86°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 85°/66°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Luxembourg Bujumbura
Jan 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C)
Feb 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C)
May 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C)
Jun 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C)
Aug 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C)
Oct 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux, Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg 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.

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Burundi

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

Burundi passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

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 Luxembourg and Burundi.

Is Burundi safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs better than Burundi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Burundi is 5.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg.

How is healthcare in Burundi compared to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg 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 29.9 in Luxembourg. Burundi scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Bujumbura is 85°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Bujumbura receives around 30.9 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.

What language do they speak in Burundi?

The official languages in Burundi are French and Kirundi. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.

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At a Glance

LU BI
Population 650,364 12,696,478
Currency Euro (€) Burundian Franc (BIF)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish French, Kirundi
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +352 +257
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112