Moving to Burundi from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Seychelles to Burundi. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Seychelles 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

SC
9.3
BI
5.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
BI
12.3

Seychelles generally does better on safety, though Burundi leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
BI
$100
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
BI
0.6

Seychelles 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

SC
43.0
BI
71.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
BI
0.1t

Seychelles 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

SC
35.0
BI
0.0

Seychelles 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

SC
3.0%
BI
0.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
BI
$900

Seychelles 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

SC
76.1 yrs
BI
67.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
BI
37.8

Seychelles performs better than Burundi across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Victoria Rain: 93.2 in/yr (2367 mm)
86° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Bujumbura
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 86°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 85°/66°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Victoria Bujumbura
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles 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.

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Burundi

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

Burundi passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Burundi passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Seychelles.

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 Seychelles and Burundi.

Is Burundi safe for expats?

Seychelles generally does better on safety, though Burundi leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Burundi is 5.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Burundi compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles 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 38.2 in Seychelles. Burundi scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Bujumbura is 85°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Bujumbura receives around 30.9 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Burundi?

The official languages in Burundi are French and Kirundi. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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At a Glance

SC BI
Population 97,017 12,696,478
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Burundian Franc (BIF)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole French, Kirundi
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +248 +257
Time zones 1 1