General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Bujumbura |
| Country | Burundi |
| Currency | Burundian franc |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.1% |
| Gdp | $3.31 billion |
| Size | 27,834 km² |
| Population | 11.8 million |
| Population density | 424.1/km² |
| Kids per female | 4.6 |
| City population | 12.2% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 20∘C |
| Summer | 25∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Kirundi |
| Population able to read | 67.2% |
| Population with a college degree | 6.3% |
| Population able to speak english | 1.3% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 38.7 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 4.3/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Air Burundi |
| Main airport | Bujumbura International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $1.5 |
| Burger | $2 |
| Coffee | $1 |
| Beer | $1 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $150/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $NA/10km |
| Petrol | $NA/l |
| Rental car | $NA/day |
| Public transportation | $NA/daypass |
| Bike rental | $NA/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 20% |
| Vat | 18% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $300 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 1.7/MBits |
| Tld | .bi |
| Free wifi | 3/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 12% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 50% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type C, Type E, Type F |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Jumia |
| Supermarket | Score |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacie Centrale |
| Drugstore | Pharmacie du Lac |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 11pm |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 3/10 |
| Bars | 4/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 2/10 |
| Public Parks | 5/10 |
| Swimming | 3/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Ibihambi | A type of mashed sweet potato with groundnuts and spices | 2-3 |
| Isombe | A type of green leafy vegetable stew with meat or fish | 3-4 |
| Ubugari | A type of fermented cassava bread | 1-2 |
| Umutsima | A type of cornmeal porridge | 1-2 |
| Igisafura | A type of fried plantain | 2-3 |
| Ibirayi | A type of grilled beef | 4-5 |
| Inyama y’inka | A type of beef stew | 5-6 |
| Igitoki | A type of banana | 1-2 |
| Avocats | A type of avocado | 2-3 |
| Mangues | A type of mango | 1-2 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Urwarwa | A traditional beer made from fermented sorghum | 1-2 |
| Ikigage | A distilled spirit made from sorghum or bananas | 5-10 |
| Umuneke | A fermented banana juice | 1-2 |
| Amasi | A fermented milk drink | 1-2 |
| Agatogo | A traditional tea made from the leaves of the agatogo plant | 1-2 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Intore | A traditional Burundian drum made from cowhide and wood | $20-$50 |
| Imigongo | A type of Burundian art made from cow dung and natural pigments | $10-$30 |
| Amasunzu | A traditional Burundian hairstyle made from beeswax and clay | $5-$10 |
| Agaseke | A type of Burundian basketry made from banana leaves | $5-$15 |
| Umutima | A traditional Burundian necklace made from beads and shells | $10-$20 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | The start of the new year |
| International Women’s Day | March 8 | A day to celebrate women’s achievements |
| Easter Monday | March or April | The day after Easter Sunday |
| Labor Day | May 1 | A day to celebrate workers’ rights |
| Ascension Day | May or June | The day Jesus ascended into heaven |
| Independence Day | July 1 | The anniversary of Burundi’s independence from Belgium |
| Assumption Day | August 15 | The day the Virgin Mary was assumed into heaven |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | A day to remember all the saints |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | The birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Iwacu |
| Online news | Radio Publique Africaine |
| Tv | Radio Télévision Nationale du Burundi |
| Radio | Radio Isanganiro |