Cost of living in Bujumbura, Burundi

Summary of cost of living in Bujumbura

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 4,450,317 Franc
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 2,366,938 Franc
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Bujumbura
Current as of Aug 2022.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 12,253 Franc
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 2,551 Franc
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 5,000 Franc
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 2,626 Franc
12 eggs, large 5,760 Franc
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 3,004 Franc
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 9,674 Franc
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 5,000 Franc
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 1,459 Franc
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 1,463 Franc
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 25,398 Franc
2 liters of coca-cola 2,893 Franc
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 1,345 Franc
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 1,955,500 Franc
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 1,317,690 Franc
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 40,000 Franc
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 909,094 Franc
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area -
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 60,752 Franc
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 144,011 Franc
40” flat screen tv 435,999 Franc
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 263,464 Franc
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 21,864 Franc
Hourly rate for cleaning help -
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 31,346 Franc
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 38,654 Franc
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 36,924 Franc
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 80,771 Franc
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new -
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 2,067 Franc
Monthly ticket public transport 48,000 Franc
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 6,000 Franc
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) -
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) -
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) -
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 9,267 Franc
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 25,000 Franc
4 rolls of toilet paper 7,661 Franc
Tube of toothpaste 6,573 Franc
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 10,000 Franc
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 12,000 Franc
2 tickets to the movies -
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 60,000 Franc
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 10,000 Franc
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 3,787 Franc
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 2,000 Franc
Ipad wi-fi 128gb -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 120 Franc
1 month of gym membership in business district 66,760 Franc
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 9,026 Franc
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 41 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: August 23, 2022

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