Moving to Burkina Faso from Philippines

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PH
9.7
BF
27.8

Philippines performs better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PH
$560
BF
$224
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PH
7.9
BF
1.5

Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burkina Faso 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

PH
92.0
BF
84.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PH
1.5t
BF
0.3t

Burkina Faso performs significantly better than Philippines 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

PH
7.6
BF
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PH
27.2%
BF
7.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PH
2.2%
BF
5.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PH
$9,700
BF
$2,500

Philippines performs better than Burkina Faso across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PH
70.1 yrs
BF
63.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PH
22.2
BF
49.4

Philippines generally does better on family life, though Burkina Faso 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.

Manila Rain: 86.7 in/yr (2201 mm)
88° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manila Ouagadougou
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 96°/67°F (36°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) 99°/78°F (37°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) 95°/67°F (35°/20°C)
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Month Manila Ouagadougou
Jan 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) 91°/62°F (32.9°/16.5°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) 96°/66°F (35.8°/19.1°C)
Mar 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) 101°/74°F (38.3°/23.5°C)
Apr 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) 103°/80°F (39.3°/26.4°C)
May 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) 100°/79°F (37.7°/26.1°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) 94°/75°F (34.7°/24.1°C)
Jul 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) 90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C)
Aug 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.2°C)
Sep 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) 90°/72°F (32.5°/22.4°C)
Oct 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) 96°/73°F (35.6°/23.0°C)
Nov 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) 97°/67°F (35.9°/19.6°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.9°C)

Data: Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Philippines 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.

Philippines passport

Philippines passport holder visiting Burkina Faso

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

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Philippines

Visa Free
Burkina Faso passport holders can enter Philippines without a visa.

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 0.1 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?

Philippines performs better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Burkina Faso compared to Philippines?

Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burkina Faso leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Burkina Faso, compared to 7.9 in Philippines. Burkina Faso scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Philippines: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Ouagadougou is 95°F, compared to 88°F in Manila. Ouagadougou receives around 29.3 in of rainfall per year, while Manila gets 86.7 in.

What language do they speak in Burkina Faso?

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

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At a Glance

PH BF
Population 114,597,229 21,935,389
Currency Philippine Peso (₱) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English, Filipino French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +63 +226
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911