- Cost of Living
- Burkina Faso
- Switzerland
- Koudougou
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Koudougou, Burkina Faso vs Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Koudougou (Burkina Faso) is 51% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,500 Franc (CHF 6) | CHF 21 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | CHF 14 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | CHF 12 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | CHF 1.86 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (CHF 2.08) | CHF 6 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (CHF 0.87) | CHF 3.20 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | CHF 10 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (CHF 3.46) | CHF 3.92 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,400 Franc (CHF 2.42) | CHF 2.96 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 Franc (CHF 1.04) | CHF 1.93 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | CHF 15 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | CHF 2.50 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 125 Franc (CHF 0.22) | CHF 2.16 | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Koudougou (Burkina Faso) is 18% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | CHF 2,233 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 100,000 Franc (CHF 173) | CHF 1,550 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 35,000 Franc (CHF 61) | CHF 263 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | CHF 1,316 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | CHF 766 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | CHF 340 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 42,000 Franc (CHF 73) | CHF 33 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | CHF 533 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 163 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 18 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (CHF 1.73) | CHF 27 | - 94% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Koudougou (Burkina Faso) is in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | CHF 103 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | CHF 63 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 143 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | CHF 168 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Koudougou (Burkina Faso) is in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 27,566 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | CHF 1.64 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 90 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 36 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Koudougou (Burkina Faso) is 25% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 13 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (CHF 9) | CHF 40 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 93 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | CHF 4.22 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 3.90 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,200 Franc (CHF 2.08) | CHF 2.00 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,000 Franc (CHF 1.73) | CHF 2.45 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | CHF 43 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Koudougou (Burkina Faso) is 26% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,000 Franc (CHF 17) | CHF 55 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | CHF 34 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 135 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | CHF 108 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CHF 15 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | CHF 5.50 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (CHF 1.21) | CHF 5.80 | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 800 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.55 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | CHF 79 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | CHF 8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 97 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
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Cost of living in Koudougou (Burkina Faso) is 32% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,300
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 4,310
(2,490,541 Franc)
in Koudougou.
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