Moving to Burkina Faso from Marshall Islands

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Marshall Islands to Burkina Faso? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Burkina Faso compared to Marshall Islands.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MH
11.9
BF
27.8

Marshall Islands performs better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MH
$874
BF
$224
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MH
4.6
BF
1.5

Marshall Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burkina Faso leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MH
0.0t
BF
0.3t

Marshall Islands performs better than Burkina Faso across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MH
2.3
BF
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MH
38.7%
BF
22.0%

Marshall Islands performs better than Burkina Faso across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MH
36.0%
BF
5.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MH
$6,800
BF
$2,500

Marshall Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Burkina Faso leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MH
74.7 yrs
BF
63.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MH
21.7
BF
49.4

Marshall Islands performs better than Burkina Faso across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Marshall Islands 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.

Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Burkina Faso

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Marshall Islands passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso passport

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa Required
Burkina Faso passport holders need a visa to enter Marshall Islands.

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?

Marshall Islands performs better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Burkina Faso compared to Marshall Islands?

Marshall Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burkina Faso leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Burkina Faso, compared to 4.6 in Marshall Islands. Burkina Faso scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Marshall Islands: 59).

What language do they speak in Burkina Faso?

The official language in Burkina Faso is French. In Marshall Islands, the official languages are English and Marshallese.

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At a Glance

MH BF
Population 79,906 21,935,389
Currency United States Dollar ($) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English, Marshallese French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +692 +226
Time zones 1 1