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Cost of living in Bujumbura, Burundi compared to Alanya, Turkey
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 13% cheaper than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,606 Franc (27TL) | 25TL | + 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,433 Franc (5.62TL) | 20TL | - 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (12TL) | 10TL | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,584 Franc (5.97TL) | 3.50TL | + 70% | |
12 eggs, large | 5,545 Franc (13TL) | 24TL | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,282 Franc (5.27TL) | 3.00TL | + 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,893 Franc (18TL) | 16TL | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (12TL) | 3.00TL | + 285% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,437 Franc (3.32TL) | 2.00TL | + 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,393 Franc (3.22TL) | 8TL | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,372 Franc (56TL) | 65TL | - 13% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 814 Franc (1.88TL) | 3.50TL | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,113 Franc (2.57TL) | 2.00TL | + 28% | |
Housing | + 77% | |||
Housing in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 77% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,431,930 Franc (5,617TL) | 1,250TL | + 349% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,190,000 Franc (2,749TL) | 1,000TL | + 175% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (92TL) | 300TL | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 670,666 Franc (1,549TL) | 1,000TL | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 850TL | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 69,412 Franc (160TL) | 200TL | - 20% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 31,517 Franc (73TL) | 60TL | + 21% | |
40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (462TL) | 1,200TL | - 62% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (462TL) | 400TL | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (69TL) | 20TL | + 246% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 15TL | - | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 11% cheaper than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 25,000 Franc (58TL) | 250TL | - 77% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 45,000 Franc (104TL) | 35TL | + 197% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (46TL) | 280TL | - 84% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 30,000 Franc (69TL) | 300TL | - 77% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 2% cheaper than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 98,900TL | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,017 Franc (4.66TL) | 5.18TL | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 200TL | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 2% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (46TL) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,000 Franc (9TL) | 8TL | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 2% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,000 Franc (28TL) | - | - | |
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 (139TL) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (23TL) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,341 Franc (8TL) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 66,076 Franc (153TL) | 150TL | + 2% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,026 Franc (21TL) | 13TL | + 60% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on December 12, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 11% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 4,448TL
(1,925,709 Franc)
in Bujumbura
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
4,000TL
in Alanya.
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