Moving to Burundi from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Vanuatu to Burundi.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Vanuatu and Burundi stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

VU
0.3
BI
5.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VU
12.5
BI
12.3

Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Burundi leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VU
$141
BI
$100
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

VU
1.6
BI
0.6

Vanuatu 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

VU
57.0
BI
71.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VU
0.9t
BI
0.1t

Vanuatu 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

VU
1.1
BI
0.0

Vanuatu 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

VU
5.1%
BI
0.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$3,000
BI
$900

Vanuatu 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

VU
75.1 yrs
BI
67.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VU
14.3
BI
37.8

Vanuatu 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.

Port Vila Rain: 87.5 in/yr (2222 mm)
83° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Vila Bujumbura
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 86°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) 85°/66°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Port Vila Bujumbura
Jan 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C)
Mar 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C)
May 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C)
Jun 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C)
Jul 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C)
Aug 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C)
Sep 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C)
Oct 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C)
Nov 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C)
Dec 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C)

Data: Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department, Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu 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.

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Burundi

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

Burundi passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Required
Burundi passport holders need a visa to enter Vanuatu.

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 Vanuatu and Burundi.

Is Burundi safe for expats?

Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Burundi leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Burundi is 5.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.

How is healthcare in Burundi compared to Vanuatu?

Vanuatu 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 1.6 in Vanuatu. Burundi scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Bujumbura is 85°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Bujumbura receives around 30.9 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.

What language do they speak in Burundi?

The official languages in Burundi are French and Kirundi. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.

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At a Glance

VU BI
Population 308,043 12,696,478
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) Burundian Franc (BIF)
Languages Bislama, English, French French, Kirundi
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +678 +257
Time zones 1 1