Socket 🔌

Burundi uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type E.

Languages 🗣️

• French
• Kirundi

Currency 💱

1000 BIF = 0.53 USD

Burundi uses the Burundian franc (symbol: Fr), code BIF.Banknotes come in denominations of 10000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500 and 100 francs. Franc is subdivided into 100 centimes. Coins come in denominations of 50, 10, 5 and 1 francs.

ATM 🏧🏦

Rare

Automatic teller machines are rare in Burundi. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Tipping 💁🏽

Card 💳

Mobile Phone 📱

Burundi uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800.

Roaming 🌐

If you don't want to buy SIM card in Burundi upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

Emergency Calls 🚨

Police :

122

Calling ☎️

International

To call Burundi, dial +, then 257 (the country code for Burundi), then the area code and the local number.

Locally

For local calls within Burundi, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 22 .

international: + 257 22 1234567
calling local: 22 1234567

Internet Speed 💯

Internet speed in Burundi is on average 3.6 Mbps.

Wifi 📡

WiFi coverage in Burundi is low. It is not as easy to find one.

SIM Card #️⃣

You can buy a SIM card for about 57,709.05 BIF, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 2 telecoms: Econet or Tempo.

Rules 🚗

Limits 🚦

Temperature 🌡️

Rainfall ☔