Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou
#1 Top 5 cities
The capital is the only relatively practical choice for services and international links, but security and infrastructure limits are substantial.
Country overview
Year-round temperatures
Day: 32°C aΕΎ 39°C
Night: 21°C aΕΎ 27°C
Climate
Very hot Sahelian weather with a long dry season and persistently warm nights.
Distance to the sea
800 km
Social atmosphere
4/10
Business friendliness
3/10
Scores
Scores
Safety
2/10
Housing cost
7/10
Food cost
8/10
Internet availability
5/10
Internet speed
4/10
Internet stability
4/10
Electricity stability
4/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- π«π·French
- π¨π¦Canadians
- πΊπΈAmericans
- π©πͺGermans
- π¨π³Chinese
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Airport access
- +Strong foreign community
- +Wide housing options
- +Good transport links
Cons
- βMixed city reputation
- βUneven neighborhood quality
- βHigher prices
- βTraffic congestion