Burkina Faso

Bobo-Dioulasso

#2 Top 5 cities

Calmer and cheaper than the capital, but with an even smaller expat scene and weaker work support.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 31°C aΕΎ 37°C

Night: 19°C aΕΎ 24°C

Climate

A hot tropical inland climate with a dry and dusty period during part of the year.

Distance to the sea

750 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Business friendliness

2/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 3/10
Housing cost 8/10
Food cost 8/10
Internet availability 4/10
Internet speed 3/10
Internet stability 3/10
Electricity stability 3/10

Community types

  • Teachers
  • Long-term expats
  • Couples
  • Small business owners

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡«πŸ‡·French
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canadians
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermans
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³Chinese

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Quiet atmosphere

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene
  • βˆ’Fewer work opportunities
  • βˆ’Less dynamic environment
  • βˆ’Uneven neighborhood quality