Moving to Burundi from Paraguay

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Paraguay to Burundi — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Paraguay and Burundi stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PY
7.0
BI
5.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PY
21.0
BI
12.3

Burundi performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PY
$1,469
BI
$100
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
BI
0.6

Paraguay 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

PY
25.0
BI
71.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
BI
0.1t

Paraguay generally does better on environment, though Burundi leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
BI
10.2%

Paraguay performs better than Burundi across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
5.8%
BI
0.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
BI
$900

Paraguay 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

PY
78.4 yrs
BI
67.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
BI
37.8

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Asuncion Rain: 55.2 in/yr (1401 mm)
83° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Bujumbura
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 86°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 85°/66°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Asuncion Bujumbura
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Paraguay 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.

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Burundi

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

Burundi passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
Burundi passport holders need a visa to enter Paraguay.

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?

With 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Burundi can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Paraguay and Burundi.

Is Burundi safe for expats?

Burundi performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Burundi is 5.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay.

How is healthcare in Burundi compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay 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 38.8 in Paraguay. Burundi scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Bujumbura is 85°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Bujumbura receives around 30.9 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Burundi?

The official languages in Burundi are French and Kirundi. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY BI
Population 7,356,409 12,696,478
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Burundian Franc (BIF)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish French, Kirundi
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +257
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911