Moving to Burkina Faso from Serbia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Serbia to Burkina Faso, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ouagadougou averages 95°F vs 62°F in Belgrade, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RS
7.4
BF
27.8

Serbia 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

RS
$2,303
BF
$224
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RS
28.4
BF
1.5

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

RS
45.0
BF
84.0

Serbia performs better than Burkina Faso 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

RS
29.3
BF
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RS
5.7%
BF
7.8%

Serbia performs better than Burkina Faso across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RS
8.7%
BF
5.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RS
$24,500
BF
$2,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RS
74.2 yrs
BF
63.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RS
4.8
BF
49.4

Serbia 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.

Belgrade Rain: 26.9 in/yr (683 mm)
62° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belgrade Ouagadougou
Jan–Mar 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) 96°/67°F (36°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) 99°/78°F (37°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) 95°/67°F (35°/20°C)
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Month Belgrade Ouagadougou
Jan 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) 91°/62°F (32.9°/16.5°C)
Feb 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) 96°/66°F (35.8°/19.1°C)
Mar 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) 101°/74°F (38.3°/23.5°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) 103°/80°F (39.3°/26.4°C)
May 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) 100°/79°F (37.7°/26.1°C)
Jun 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) 94°/75°F (34.7°/24.1°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) 90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.2°C)
Sep 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) 90°/72°F (32.5°/22.4°C)
Oct 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 96°/73°F (35.6°/23.0°C)
Nov 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) 97°/67°F (35.9°/19.6°C)
Dec 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.9°C)

Data: Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia, 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 Serbia 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.

Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Burkina Faso

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

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Serbia

Visa Required
Burkina Faso passport holders need a visa to enter Serbia.

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?

Serbia performs better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Burkina Faso compared to Serbia?

Burkina Faso generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Burkina Faso, compared to 28.4 in Serbia. Burkina Faso scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Ouagadougou is 95°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Ouagadougou receives around 29.3 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.

What language do they speak in Burkina Faso?

The official language in Burkina Faso is French. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.

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At a Glance

RS BF
Population 6,739,471 21,935,389
Currency Serbian Dinar (RSD) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Serbian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +381 +226
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112