Ouagadougou
capital of Burkina Faso
Live & travel in Ouagadougou
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: May 3, 2026
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 49%
Embassies & consulates in Ouagadougou
31 missions from 31 countries
Embassy 29
Apostolic Nunciature 1
Consulate 1
Where to eat in Ouagadougou
- Le Verdoyant
Avenue Dimdolossom
- Le Coq Bleu
Avenue Kwame NKrumah
- l'Eau Vive
Rue Du Nasser
- Le Vert Galant
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Ouagadougou · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Ouagadougou?
The travel guide to Ouagadougou lists Le Verdoyant, Le Coq Bleu, l'Eau Vive, and Le Vert Galant.
Is Ouagadougou safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Burkina Faso at Level 4. The national intentional-homicide rate is 1.3 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Ouagadougou?
Roughly $1,500 per month for a remote worker, based on Burkina Faso price levels (33% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Ouagadougou in November?
In November Ouagadougou averages a high of 39°C, a low of 13°C and about 1 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Ouagadougou?
31 diplomatic missions, including Algeria (Embassy), Belgium (Embassy), Brazil (Embassy), Canada (Embassy), Chad (Embassy), China (Embassy), Côte d’Ivoire (Embassy), and Cuba (Embassy).
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.