Places · Burkina Faso
The best places to live in Burkina Faso
Arcadia scores 4 places in Burkina Faso, from Kaya at about $390 a month to Ouagadougou at about $918. The climate is mostly desert. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 2/5, healthcare 2/5 and internet 2/5.
The standouts in Burkina Faso
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 4 places Arcadia scores in Burkina Faso, not the whole country.
All 4 places in Burkina Faso
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Burkina Faso?
Across the 4 places Arcadia scores in Burkina Faso the median is about $410 a month for one person, from Kaya at around $390 to Ouagadougou at around $918. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in Burkina Faso?
Kaya, at about $390 a month. It is the cheapest of the 4 places Arcadia scores in Burkina Faso, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in Burkina Faso has the best internet?
Ouagadougou, rated 3 out of 5. The typical rating across the 4 places is 2 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Burkina Faso?
The typical safety rating is 2 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Ouagadougou. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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