Moving to Burkina Faso from Nevada

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nevada to Burkina Faso, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ouagadougou averages 95°F vs 66°F in Carson City, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Burkina Faso compared to Nevada.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

NV
32.5%
BF
5.6%

Burkina Faso performs significantly better than Nevada across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

NV
90.4%
BF
22.0%

Nevada performs better than Burkina Faso across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NV
4.9%
BF
5.3%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NV
$63,175
BF
$2,500

Nevada performs better than Burkina Faso across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

NV
76.3 yrs
BF
63.4 yrs

Nevada performs better than Burkina Faso across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Carson City Rain: 9.7 in/yr (246 mm)
66° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Ouagadougou Rain: 29.3 in/yr (744 mm)
95° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Carson City Ouagadougou
Jan–Mar 51°/26°F (10°/-4°C) 96°/67°F (36°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/41°F (22°/5°C) 99°/78°F (37°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/49°F (30°/9°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 56°/28°F (13°/-2°C) 95°/67°F (35°/20°C)
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Month Carson City Ouagadougou
Jan 45°/22°F (7.3°/-5.7°C) 91°/62°F (32.9°/16.5°C)
Feb 50°/25°F (9.9°/-3.7°C) 96°/66°F (35.8°/19.1°C)
Mar 57°/30°F (13.7°/-1.2°C) 101°/74°F (38.3°/23.5°C)
Apr 63°/34°F (17.1°/1.1°C) 103°/80°F (39.3°/26.4°C)
May 71°/41°F (21.9°/4.9°C) 100°/79°F (37.7°/26.1°C)
Jun 81°/47°F (27.3°/8.4°C) 94°/75°F (34.7°/24.1°C)
Jul 90°/52°F (32.0°/11.2°C) 90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C)
Aug 88°/51°F (31.1°/10.3°C) 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.2°C)
Sep 80°/43°F (26.9°/6.3°C) 90°/72°F (32.5°/22.4°C)
Oct 68°/35°F (19.9°/1.4°C) 96°/73°F (35.6°/23.0°C)
Nov 54°/27°F (12.4°/-2.7°C) 97°/67°F (35.9°/19.6°C)
Dec 45°/22°F (7.2°/-5.6°C) 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.9°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Burkina Faso

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

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Burkina Faso passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

From major Burkina Faso cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Nevada and Burkina Faso are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Burkina Faso compared to Nevada?

Burkina Faso performs significantly better than Nevada across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Burkina Faso compared to Nevada?

The average high temperature in Ouagadougou is 95°F, compared to 66°F in Carson City. Ouagadougou receives around 29.3 in of rainfall per year, while Carson City gets 9.7 in.

What language do they speak in Burkina Faso?

The official language in Burkina Faso is French. In Nevada, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BF
Population 2,700,551 21,935,389
Currency United States Dollar ($) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +226
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911