Moving to Burundi from Togo

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Togo to Burundi — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Togo to Burundi.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Togo to Burundi.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
BI
12.3

Burundi performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TG
$186
BI
$100
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
BI
0.6

Togo 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

TG
91.0
BI
71.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
BI
0.1t

Burundi performs significantly better than Togo 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

TG
1.1
BI
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
BI
10.2%

Togo 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

TG
2.0%
BI
0.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
BI
$900

Togo 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

TG
71.4 yrs
BI
67.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
BI
37.8

Burundi generally does better on family life, though Togo leads in life expectancy.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lome Rain: 34.5 in/yr (877 mm)
87° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Bujumbura
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 86°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 85°/66°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Lome Bujumbura
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Togo 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.

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Burundi

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

Burundi passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Burundi passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Togo.

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?

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?

Burundi performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Burundi compared to Togo?

Togo 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 0.8 in Togo. Burundi scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Bujumbura is 85°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Bujumbura receives around 30.9 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Burundi?

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

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At a Glance

TG BI
Population 8,492,333 12,696,478
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Burundian Franc (BIF)
Languages French French, Kirundi
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +257
Time zones 1 1