Moving to Burundi from Zambia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Zambia to Burundi — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Zambia 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.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Zambia 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
Zambia generally does better on safety, though Burundi leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Zambia 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
Zambia 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
Zambia 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
share of people below the poverty line
Burundi generally does better on employment & economy, though Zambia leads in gdp per capita.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Burundi generally does better on family life, though Zambia leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lusaka | Bujumbura |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) | 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) | 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
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| Month | Lusaka | Bujumbura |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) | 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C) |
| Feb | 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) | 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C) |
| Mar | 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) | 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C) |
| Apr | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) |
| May | 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) | 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C) |
| Jun | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) | 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C) |
| Jul | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) | 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C) |
| Aug | 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) | 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C) |
| Sep | 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) | 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C) |
| Oct | 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) | 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C) |
| Nov | 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) | 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C) |
| Dec | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) | 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C) |
Data:
Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD),
Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zambia 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.
Zambia passport holder visiting Burundi
Visa on Arrival
Burundi passport holder visiting Zambia
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Zambia and Burundi.
Is Burundi safe for expats?
Zambia generally does better on safety, though Burundi leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Burundi is 5.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.2 in Zambia.
How is healthcare in Burundi compared to Zambia?
Zambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burundi leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Burundi, compared to 3.2 in Zambia. Burundi scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).
What's the weather like in Burundi compared to Zambia?
The average high temperature in Bujumbura is 85°F, compared to 80°F in Lusaka. Bujumbura receives around 30.9 in of rainfall per year, while Lusaka gets 31.4 in.
What language do they speak in Burundi?
The official languages in Burundi are French and Kirundi. In Zambia, the official language is English.
