Moving to Burundi from Serbia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Serbia to Burundi, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Kirundi. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bujumbura averages 85°F vs 62°F in Belgrade, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Serbia 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

RS
1.0
BI
5.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RS
7.4
BI
12.3

Serbia 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

RS
$2,303
BI
$100
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

RS
28.4
BI
0.6

Burundi 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
BI
71.0

Serbia performs better than Burundi 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
BI
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RS
5.7%
BI
10.2%

Serbia 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

RS
8.7%
BI
0.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RS
$24,500
BI
$900

Serbia 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

RS
74.2 yrs
BI
67.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RS
4.8
BI
37.8

Serbia 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belgrade Bujumbura
Jan–Mar 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) 86°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) 85°/66°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Belgrade Bujumbura
Jan 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C)
Feb 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C)
Mar 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C)
May 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C)
Jun 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C)
Sep 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C)
Oct 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C)
Nov 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C)
Dec 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C)

Data: Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia, Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia 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.

Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Burundi

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

Burundi passport holder visiting Serbia

Visa Required
Burundi 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 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 Serbia and Burundi.

Is Burundi safe for expats?

Serbia performs better than Burundi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Burundi is 5.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Serbia.

How is healthcare in Burundi compared to Serbia?

Burundi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Burundi, compared to 28.4 in Serbia. Burundi scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Bujumbura is 85°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Bujumbura receives around 30.9 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.

What language do they speak in Burundi?

The official languages in Burundi are French and Kirundi. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.

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At a Glance

RS BI
Population 6,739,471 12,696,478
Currency Serbian Dinar (RSD) Burundian Franc (BIF)
Languages Serbian French, Kirundi
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +381 +257
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112