Moving to Burundi from United Kingdom
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from United Kingdom to Burundi — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from United Kingdom to Burundi, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Kirundi. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bujumbura averages 85°F vs 60°F in London, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How United Kingdom and Burundi stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Kingdom 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Burundi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
United Kingdom 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
share of households with internet
United Kingdom generally does better on infrastructure, though Burundi leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom 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 | London | Bujumbura |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) | 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) | 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
View all months
| Month | London | Bujumbura |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) | 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) | 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C) |
| Mar | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) | 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C) |
| Apr | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) |
| May | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) | 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C) |
| Jun | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C) |
| Jul | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) | 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C) |
| Sep | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) | 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C) |
| Oct | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) | 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C) |
| Nov | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) | 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C) |
| Dec | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) | 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C) |
Met Office
Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU)Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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.
United Kingdom passport holder visiting Burundi
Visa on Arrival
Burundi passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Visa Online (e-Visa)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 United Kingdom and Burundi.
Is Burundi safe for expats?
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom.
How is healthcare in Burundi compared to United Kingdom?
Burundi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Burundi, compared to 31.7 in United Kingdom. Burundi scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).
What's the weather like in Burundi compared to United Kingdom?
The average high temperature in Bujumbura is 85°F, compared to 60°F in London. Bujumbura receives around 30.9 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.
What language do they speak in Burundi?
The official languages in Burundi are French and Kirundi. In United Kingdom, the official language is English.
