Moving to Burkina Faso from Nepal
What to Expect
Considering a move from Nepal to Burkina Faso? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Nepal to Burkina Faso, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ouagadougou averages 95°F vs 77°F in Kathmandu, making it significantly warmer. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. The numbers behind daily life in Burkina Faso compared to Nepal. per 100,000 people per year Burkina Faso performs significantly better than Nepal across all safety metrics. annual government + private spending per person affects wait times and access to care WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access share of adults with obesity per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burkina Faso leads in healthcare spending per person. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Nepal generally does better on environment, though Burkina Faso leads in co₂ emissions per capita. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply annual consumption — reflects grid capacity share of households with internet Nepal generally does better on infrastructure, though Burkina Faso leads in water stress level. percentage of the labour force without work a broad measure of economic output per person share of people below the poverty line Nepal generally does better on employment & economy, though Burkina Faso leads in unemployment rate. average years of life at birth deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better government spending on education as % of GDP percentage of adults who can read and write Nepal generally does better on family life, though Burkina Faso leads in education spending. Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nepal 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. Nepal passport holder visiting Burkina Faso Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Nepal Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. 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? Burkina Faso performs significantly better than Nepal across all safety metrics. Nepal 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 8.7 in Nepal. Burkina Faso scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nepal: 54). The average high temperature in Ouagadougou is 95°F, compared to 77°F in Kathmandu. Ouagadougou receives around 29.3 in of rainfall per year, while Kathmandu gets 56.1 in. The official language in Burkina Faso is French. In Nepal, the official language is Nepali. Get free moving quotes to Burkina Faso
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What's the Climate Like?
Months Kathmandu Ouagadougou Jan–Mar 69°/40°F (21°/4°C) 96°/67°F (36°/20°C) Apr–Jun 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) 99°/78°F (37°/26°C) Jul–Sep 82°/67°F (28°/19°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) Oct–Dec 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) 95°/67°F (35°/20°C) View all months
Month Kathmandu Ouagadougou Jan 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C) 91°/62°F (32.9°/16.5°C) Feb 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C) 96°/66°F (35.8°/19.1°C) Mar 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C) 101°/74°F (38.3°/23.5°C) Apr 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C) 103°/80°F (39.3°/26.4°C) May 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C) 100°/79°F (37.7°/26.1°C) Jun 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) 94°/75°F (34.7°/24.1°C) Jul 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C) 90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C) Aug 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C) 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.2°C) Sep 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C) 90°/72°F (32.5°/22.4°C) Oct 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C) 96°/73°F (35.6°/23.0°C) Nov 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C) 97°/67°F (35.9°/19.6°C) Dec 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C) 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.9°C) 
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