Moving to Burundi from Oman

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Oman 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 Oman.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

OM
0.3
BI
5.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

OM
11.0
BI
12.3

Oman 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

OM
$1,444
BI
$100
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

OM
20.6
BI
0.6

Oman 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

OM
104.0
BI
71.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

OM
18.7t
BI
0.1t

Burundi performs significantly better than Oman 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

OM
10.9
BI
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

OM
116.7%
BI
10.2%

Oman generally does better on infrastructure, though Burundi leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

OM
1.5%
BI
0.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

OM
$40,000
BI
$900

Oman 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

OM
76.9 yrs
BI
67.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

OM
14.4
BI
37.8

Oman 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.

Muscat Rain: 3.5 in/yr (90 mm)
91° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Muscat Bujumbura
Jan–Mar 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) 86°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) 85°/66°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Muscat Bujumbura
Jan 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C)
Feb 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C)
Mar 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C)
Apr 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C)
May 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C)
Jun 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C)
Jul 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C)
Aug 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C)
Sep 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C)
Oct 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C)
Nov 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C)

Data: Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority, Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Oman 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.

Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting Burundi

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

Burundi passport holder visiting Oman

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Burundi passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Oman.

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?

Oman performs better than Burundi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Burundi is 5.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Oman.

How is healthcare in Burundi compared to Oman?

Oman 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 20.6 in Oman. Burundi scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Oman: 70).

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

The average high temperature in Bujumbura is 85°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Bujumbura receives around 30.9 in of rainfall per year, while Muscat gets 3.5 in.

What language do they speak in Burundi?

The official languages in Burundi are French and Kirundi. In Oman, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

OM BI
Population 3,764,348 12,696,478
Currency Omani Rial (OMR) Burundian Franc (BIF)
Languages Arabic French, Kirundi
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +968 +257
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999