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

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

5/10

Business friendliness

3/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 3/10
Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 7/10
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

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

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Airport access
  • +Strong foreign community
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

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