Moving to Burkina Faso from Virginia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Virginia to Burkina Faso? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Virginia to Burkina Faso, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ouagadougou averages 95°F vs 70°F in Richmond, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Burkina Faso compared to Virginia.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Burkina Faso performs significantly better than Virginia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Virginia performs better than Burkina Faso across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Virginia performs better than Burkina Faso across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Virginia performs better than Burkina Faso across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Richmond | Ouagadougou |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 53°/32°F (12°/0°C) | 96°/67°F (36°/20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/55°F (26°/13°C) | 99°/78°F (37°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/65°F (30°/19°C) | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) | 95°/67°F (35°/20°C) |
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| Month | Richmond | Ouagadougou |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/28°F (8.6°/-2.1°C) | 91°/62°F (32.9°/16.5°C) |
| Feb | 51°/31°F (10.7°/-0.8°C) | 96°/66°F (35.8°/19.1°C) |
| Mar | 60°/37°F (15.6°/2.8°C) | 101°/74°F (38.3°/23.5°C) |
| Apr | 70°/46°F (21.3°/7.8°C) | 103°/80°F (39.3°/26.4°C) |
| May | 78°/55°F (25.5°/12.8°C) | 100°/79°F (37.7°/26.1°C) |
| Jun | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.1°C) | 94°/75°F (34.7°/24.1°C) |
| Jul | 90°/69°F (32.1°/20.5°C) | 90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C) |
| Aug | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.7°C) | 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.2°C) |
| Sep | 81°/60°F (27.3°/15.6°C) | 90°/72°F (32.5°/22.4°C) |
| Oct | 71°/48°F (21.7°/9.1°C) | 96°/73°F (35.6°/23.0°C) |
| Nov | 61°/39°F (16.3°/4.1°C) | 97°/67°F (35.9°/19.6°C) |
| Dec | 51°/31°F (10.4°/-0.3°C) | 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.9°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Burkina Faso. To live, work, or study long-term in Burkina Faso, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Burkina Faso's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting Burkina Faso
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Burkina Faso passport holder visiting United States
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 Burkina Faso?
From major Burkina Faso cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Virginia and Burkina Faso are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Burkina Faso compared to Virginia?
Burkina Faso performs significantly better than Virginia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Burkina Faso compared to Virginia?
The average high temperature in Ouagadougou is 95°F, compared to 70°F in Richmond. Ouagadougou receives around 29.3 in of rainfall per year, while Richmond gets 43.6 in.
What language do they speak in Burkina Faso?
The official language in Burkina Faso is French. In Virginia, the official language is English.
