Moving to Burkina Faso from Pakistan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Pakistan to Burkina Faso — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Pakistan to Burkina Faso, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Pakistan to Burkina Faso.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

PK
4.3
BF
1.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PK
11.9
BF
27.8

Pakistan generally does better on safety, though Burkina Faso leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PK
$152
BF
$224
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PK
11.6
BF
1.5

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burkina Faso leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PK
105.0
BF
84.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
BF
0.3t

Burkina Faso performs significantly better than Pakistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PK
1.5
BF
0.8
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PK
110.0%
BF
7.8%

Pakistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Burkina Faso leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PK
5.4%
BF
3.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$1,596
BF
$1,148

Pakistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Burkina Faso leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PK
67.8 yrs
BF
61.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
48.2
BF
43.6

Pakistan generally does better on family life, though Burkina Faso leads in infant mortality.

Weather in Burkina Faso vs Pakistan

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Karachi Rain: 6.9 in/yr (176 mm)
90° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Karachi Ouagadougou
Jan–Mar 84°/58°F (29°/15°C) 96°/67°F (36°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 96°/79°F (35°/26°C) 99°/78°F (37°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/80°F (33°/27°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/63°F (32°/17°C) 95°/67°F (35°/20°C)
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Month Karachi Ouagadougou
Jan 79°/53°F (26.3°/11.5°C) 91°/62°F (32.9°/16.5°C)
Feb 83°/57°F (28.4°/14.0°C) 96°/66°F (35.8°/19.1°C)
Mar 90°/65°F (32.2°/18.6°C) 101°/74°F (38.3°/23.5°C)
Apr 95°/73°F (34.8°/23.0°C) 103°/80°F (39.3°/26.4°C)
May 96°/80°F (35.5°/26.6°C) 100°/79°F (37.7°/26.1°C)
Jun 96°/83°F (35.4°/28.3°C) 94°/75°F (34.7°/24.1°C)
Jul 92°/82°F (33.3°/27.6°C) 90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C)
Aug 90°/79°F (32.1°/26.3°C) 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.2°C)
Sep 92°/78°F (33.2°/25.7°C) 90°/72°F (32.5°/22.4°C)
Oct 96°/71°F (35.5°/21.9°C) 96°/73°F (35.6°/23.0°C)
Nov 90°/62°F (32.5°/16.8°C) 97°/67°F (35.9°/19.6°C)
Dec 83°/55°F (28.2°/12.7°C) 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.9°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso

Can you move from Pakistan to Burkina Faso?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Burkina Faso

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

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Burkina Faso has 0.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Burkina Faso safe for expats?

Pakistan generally does better on safety, though Burkina Faso leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Burkina Faso is 1.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Pakistan.

How is healthcare in Burkina Faso compared to Pakistan?

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burkina Faso leads in adult obesity rate. There are 1.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Burkina Faso, compared to 11.6 in Pakistan. Burkina Faso scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Ouagadougou is 95°F, compared to 90°F in Karachi. Ouagadougou receives around 29.3 in of rainfall per year, while Karachi gets 6.9 in.

What language do they speak in Burkina Faso?

The official language in Burkina Faso is French. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.

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At a Glance

PK BF
Population 255,219,554 24,074,580
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English, Urdu French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +92 +226
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 —