Moving to Burundi from Marshall Islands

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Burundi compared to Marshall Islands.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MH
11.9
BI
12.3

Marshall Islands 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

MH
$874
BI
$100
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MH
4.6
BI
0.6

Marshall Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burundi 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
BI
0.1t

Marshall Islands performs better than Burundi 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
BI
0.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MH
38.7%
BI
5.8%

Marshall Islands 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

MH
36.0%
BI
0.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MH
$6,800
BI
$900

Marshall Islands 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

MH
74.7 yrs
BI
67.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MH
21.7
BI
37.8

Marshall Islands performs better than Burundi 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 Burundi. To live, work, or study long-term in Burundi, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Burundi's immigration authority.

Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Burundi

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

Burundi passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa Required
Burundi 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 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?

Marshall Islands performs better than Burundi across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Burundi compared to Marshall Islands?

Marshall Islands 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 4.6 in Marshall Islands. Burundi scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Marshall Islands: 59).

What language do they speak in Burundi?

The official languages in Burundi are French and Kirundi. In Marshall Islands, the official languages are English and Marshallese.

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At a Glance

MH BI
Population 79,906 12,696,478
Currency United States Dollar ($) Burundian Franc (BIF)
Languages English, Marshallese French, Kirundi
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +692 +257
Time zones 1 1