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Living in Burundi: the ultimate expat guide

Living in Burundi: the ultimate expat guide

Everything you need to know for a successful life in Burundi.

The Republic of Burundi is located in East Africa, in the African Great Lakes region. French speaking country, expatriates wishing to settle here and looking for career prospects will need to master the language in order to find opportunities.

Expats living in Burundi enjoy a simpler way of life than in their home country, experiencing a change of scenery and consumption habits.

Key facts

Population13 million
Expats30,000-40,000
Top nationalitiesCongolese, Rwandan, Tanzanian, Belgian, French
LanguagesKirundi, French, English, Swahili
Monthly cost of living
1 person$900
Family of 4$2,500

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