Moving to Burundi from Switzerland
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Switzerland to Burundi — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Switzerland to Burundi. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bujumbura averages 85°F vs 55°F in Bern, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Switzerland to Burundi.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Switzerland performs better than Burundi across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Switzerland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burundi leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Switzerland generally does better on environment, though Burundi leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Switzerland performs better than Burundi across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Switzerland generally does better on employment & economy, though Burundi leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Switzerland 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Bern | Bujumbura |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 41°/30°F (5°/-1°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 70°/53°F (21°/12°C) | 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 46°/36°F (8°/2°C) | 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
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| Month | Bern | Bujumbura |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°/27°F (2.0°/-2.8°C) | 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C) |
| Feb | 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.9°C) | 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C) |
| Mar | 47°/33°F (8.3°/0.6°C) | 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C) |
| Apr | 55°/39°F (12.6°/3.7°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) |
| May | 63°/46°F (17.3°/7.7°C) | 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C) |
| Jun | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.8°C) | 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C) |
| Jul | 73°/55°F (23.0°/12.8°C) | 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C) |
| Aug | 72°/54°F (22.0°/12.4°C) | 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C) |
| Sep | 66°/50°F (18.8°/10.0°C) | 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C) |
| Oct | 56°/43°F (13.3°/6.2°C) | 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C) |
| Nov | 44°/35°F (6.9°/1.4°C) | 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C) |
| Dec | 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.7°C) | 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C) |
Data:
MeteoSwiss - Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology,
Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Switzerland 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.
Switzerland passport holder visiting Burundi
Visa on Arrival
Burundi passport holder visiting Switzerland
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Burundi?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Burundi has 0.0 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 Burundi safe for expats?
Switzerland performs better than Burundi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Burundi is 5.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in Switzerland.
How is healthcare in Burundi compared to Switzerland?
Switzerland 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 44.4 in Switzerland. Burundi scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Switzerland: 86).
What's the weather like in Burundi compared to Switzerland?
The average high temperature in Bujumbura is 85°F, compared to 55°F in Bern. Bujumbura receives around 30.9 in of rainfall per year, while Bern gets 42.8 in.
What language do they speak in Burundi?
The official languages in Burundi are French and Kirundi. In Switzerland, the official languages are French, Italian, Romansh and Swiss German.
