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Cost of living in Bujumbura, Burundi vs Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 60% | |||
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Food in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 60% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,606 Franc (E£ 111) | E£ 53 | + 112% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,433 Franc (E£ 23) | E£ 49 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (E£ 48) | E£ 28 | + 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,584 Franc (E£ 25) | E£ 11 | + 131% | |
12 eggs, large | 5,684 Franc (E£ 55) | E£ 13 | + 311% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,282 Franc (E£ 22) | E£ 5.42 | + 304% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,893 Franc (E£ 76) | E£ 13 | + 468% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (E£ 48) | E£ 21 | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,437 Franc (E£ 14) | E£ 6 | + 120% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,353 Franc (E£ 13) | E£ 25 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,372 Franc (E£ 234) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 814 Franc (E£ 8) | E£ 8 | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,113 Franc (E£ 11) | E£ 8 | + 42% | |
Housing | + 73% | |||
Housing in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 73% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,701,640 Franc (E£ 16,326) | E£ 4,000 | + 308% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,190,000 Franc (E£ 11,417) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (E£ 384) | E£ 350 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 550,910 Franc (E£ 5,286) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | E£ 1,500 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 69,412 Franc (E£ 666) | E£ 1,000 | - 33% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 155,763 Franc (E£ 1,494) | E£ 193 | + 673% | |
40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (E£ 1,919) | E£ 3,000 | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (E£ 1,919) | E£ 1,200 | + 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (E£ 288) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | E£ 38 | - | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 31% cheaper than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 25,000 Franc (E£ 240) | E£ 400 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 45,000 Franc (E£ 432) | E£ 533 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (E£ 192) | E£ 857 | - 78% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 30,000 Franc (E£ 288) | E£ 800 | - 64% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 17% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,034 Franc (E£ 20) | E£ 4.44 | + 340% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 6% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 27 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (E£ 192) | E£ 100 | + 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,000 Franc (E£ 38) | E£ 34 | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | E£ 25 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | E£ 30 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | E£ 15 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | E£ 50 | - | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 23% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,000 Franc (E£ 115) | E£ 173 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | E£ 60 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 120 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,000 Franc (E£ 576) | E£ 350 | + 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (E£ 96) | E£ 25 | + 284% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,856 Franc (E£ 37) | E£ 15 | + 147% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (E£ 19) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (E£ 1.15) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 66,869 Franc (E£ 642) | E£ 300 | + 114% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,026 Franc (E£ 87) | E£ 40 | + 116% | |
TOTAL | + 38% |

These prices were last updated on February 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 38% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 16,508
(1,720,579 Franc)
in Bujumbura
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Al Mansurah.
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