Moving to Burundi from Pakistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Pakistan to Burundi, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Kirundi. 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 Burundi.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PK
4.2
BI
5.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PK
11.9
BI
12.3

Pakistan 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

PK
$152
BI
$100
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PK
10.8
BI
0.6

Burundi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PK
105.0
BI
71.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
BI
0.1t

Burundi performs significantly better than Pakistan 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

PK
1.3
BI
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PK
162.1%
BI
10.2%

Pakistan 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

PK
5.5%
BI
0.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$5,600
BI
$900

Pakistan 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

PK
69.7 yrs
BI
67.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
54.0
BI
37.8

Burundi generally does better on family life, though Pakistan leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Islamabad Bujumbura
Jan–Mar 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) 86°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) 85°/66°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Islamabad Bujumbura
Jan 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C)
Feb 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C)
Mar 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C)
Apr 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C)
May 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C)
Jun 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C)
Jul 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C)
Aug 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C)
Sep 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C)
Oct 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C)
Nov 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C)
Dec 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C)

Data: Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Burundi

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

Burundi passport holder visiting Pakistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Burundi 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 Burundi?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Burundi has 0.0 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 Burundi safe for expats?

Pakistan performs better than Burundi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Burundi is 5.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Pakistan.

How is healthcare in Burundi compared to Pakistan?

Burundi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Burundi, compared to 10.8 in Pakistan. Burundi scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Bujumbura is 85°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Bujumbura receives around 30.9 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.

What language do they speak in Burundi?

The official languages in Burundi are French and Kirundi. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.

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At a Glance

PK BI
Population 242,923,845 12,696,478
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) Burundian Franc (BIF)
Languages English, Urdu French, Kirundi
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +92 +257
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15