Moving to Burundi from Palau

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Palau 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 Palau.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

PW
11.2
BI
5.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PW
22.2
BI
12.3

Burundi performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PW
$1,857
BI
$100
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

PW
18.1
BI
0.8

Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burundi leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PW
82.8t
BI
0.1t

Burundi performs significantly better than Palau across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2023

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PW
7.3
BI
0.0
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

PW
83.9%
BI
8.6%

Palau performs better than Burundi across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PW
1.7%
BI
0.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PW
$19,532
BI
$234

Palau generally does better on employment & economy, though Burundi leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PW
69.4 yrs
BI
63.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PW
18.6
BI
30.5

Palau generally does better on family life, though Burundi leads in education spending.

Can you move from Palau to Burundi?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Palau 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.

Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Burundi

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

Burundi passport holder visiting Palau

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

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?

Burundi performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Burundi is 5.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Palau.

How is healthcare in Burundi compared to Palau?

Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burundi leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Burundi, compared to 18.1 in Palau. Burundi scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Palau: 65).

What language do they speak in Burundi?

The official languages in Burundi are French and Kirundi. In Palau, the official languages are English and Palauan.

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At a Glance

PW BI
Population 17,663 14,390,003
Currency United States Dollar ($) Burundian Franc (BIF)
Languages English, Palauan French, Kirundi
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +680 +257
Time zones 1 1