Moving to Burundi from Montenegro

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Montenegro to Burundi, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Kirundi. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bujumbura averages 85°F vs 69°F in Podgorica, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Burundi compared to Montenegro.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ME
2.5
BI
5.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ME
9.1
BI
12.3

Montenegro 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

ME
$2,908
BI
$100
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ME
27.5
BI
0.6

Montenegro 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

ME
60.0
BI
71.0

Montenegro 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

ME
31.3
BI
0.0

Montenegro 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

ME
15.2%
BI
0.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ME
$27,800
BI
$900

Montenegro 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

ME
77.8 yrs
BI
67.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ME
3.2
BI
37.8

Montenegro 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.

Podgorica Rain: 65.4 in/yr (1661 mm)
69° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Podgorica Bujumbura
Jan–Mar 53°/38°F (12°/3°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/56°F (24°/13°C) 86°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) 85°/66°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Podgorica Bujumbura
Jan 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.4°C) 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C)
Feb 52°/38°F (11.3°/3.1°C) 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C)
Mar 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.8°C) 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C)
Apr 66°/48°F (19.1°/9.1°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C)
May 76°/56°F (24.3°/13.5°C) 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C)
Jun 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.3°C) 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C)
Jul 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.3°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C)
Aug 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C)
Sep 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.5°C) 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C)
Oct 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.6°C) 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C)
Nov 60°/44°F (15.4°/6.8°C) 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C)
Dec 52°/37°F (11.1°/2.9°C) 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C)

Data: Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology, Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Montenegro 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.

Montenegro passport

Montenegro passport holder visiting Burundi

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

Burundi passport holder visiting Montenegro

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

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?

Montenegro performs better than Burundi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Burundi is 5.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Montenegro.

How is healthcare in Burundi compared to Montenegro?

Montenegro 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 27.5 in Montenegro. Burundi scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Montenegro: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Bujumbura is 85°F, compared to 69°F in Podgorica. Bujumbura receives around 30.9 in of rainfall per year, while Podgorica gets 65.4 in.

What language do they speak in Burundi?

The official languages in Burundi are French and Kirundi. In Montenegro, the official language is Montenegrin.

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At a Glance

ME BI
Population 604,966 12,696,478
Currency Euro (€) Burundian Franc (BIF)
Languages Montenegrin French, Kirundi
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +382 +257
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112