Top expat cities

Burundi

Bujumbura

#1 Top 5 cities

The country's most practical city for services and foreign residents, but still with limited infrastructure and a small expat scene.

Country overview

Population

769 317

Year-round temperatures

Day: 25°C aĆŸ 30°C

Night: 18°C aĆŸ 21°C

Climate

Warm tropical weather moderated by elevation and the lake, without extremely hot nights.

Distance to the sea

1200 km

Social atmosphere

4/10

Costs

Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 6/10

Business friendliness

2/10

Safety

2/10

Violent crime, including armed robbery, carjacking and grenade attacks, combines with political tension and possible terrorism; avoid walking or public transport after dark and use secure accommodation and transport.

Natural disaster resilience

2/10

Bujumbura is highly exposed to flash floods, landslides and rising Lake Tanganyika levels; intense rain can inundate neighborhoods, damage roads and disrupt utilities, while earthquakes are also felt in the region.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 3/10
Internet speed 2/10
Internet stability 2/10
Electricity stability 2/10

Community types

  • Humanitarian workers
  • Corporate expats
  • Teachers
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • đŸ‡«đŸ‡·French
  • đŸ‡©đŸ‡ȘGermans
  • đŸ‡ș🇾Americans
  • 🇹🇩Canadians
  • 🇼🇳Indians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Airport access
  • +Strong foreign community
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Strong civic amenities

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Uneven neighborhood quality
  • −Fewer work opportunities
  • −Mixed city reputation