Cost of living in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 72% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey)
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Food | + 297% | |||
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Food in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 297% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
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Bujumbura | Alanya | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17,049 Franc (191TL) | 59TL | + 225% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19,642 Franc (220TL) | 51TL | + 335% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,537 Franc (163TL) | 24TL | + 581% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,859 Franc (32TL) | 10TL | + 233% | |
12 eggs, large | 7,107 Franc (80TL) | 24TL | + 227% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,564 Franc (40TL) | 22TL | + 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,331 Franc (150TL) | 31TL | + 385% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,501 Franc (84TL) | 9TL | + 858% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,245 Franc (59TL) | 14TL | + 313% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,999 Franc (22TL) | 23TL | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28,727 Franc (322TL) | 105TL | + 206% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5,533 Franc (62TL) | 9TL | + 614% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,064 Franc (46TL) | 6TL | + 639% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Bujumbura (Burundi) is about the same as in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
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Bujumbura | Alanya | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,143,980 Franc (24,058TL) | 18,228TL | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,215,710 Franc (13,641TL) | 19,049TL | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 53,171 Franc (597TL) | 597TL | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,014,390 Franc (11,382TL) | 11,924TL | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 500,000 Franc (5,611TL) | 11,146TL | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 51,343 Franc (576TL) | 253TL | + 127% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,726 Franc (345TL) | 149TL | + 131% | |
40” flat screen tv | 578,352 Franc (6,490TL) | 3,459TL | + 88% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 263,464 Franc (2,956TL) | 999TL | + 196% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22,918 Franc (257TL) | 25TL | + 912% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (56TL) | 211TL | - 73% | |
Clothes | + 71% | |||
Clothes in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 71% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
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Bujumbura | Alanya | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 47,017 Franc (528TL) | 322TL | + 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 52,074 Franc (584TL) | 381TL | + 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 57,163 Franc (641TL) | 380TL | + 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 118,862 Franc (1,334TL) | 311TL | + 329% | |
Transportation | + 46% | |||
Transportation in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 46% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 266,093TL | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,473 Franc (28TL) | 12TL | + 125% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 48,000 Franc (539TL) | 139TL | + 289% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 42,034 Franc (472TL) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 264% | |||
Personal Care in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 264% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
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Bujumbura | Alanya | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29,475 Franc (331TL) | 58TL | + 471% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30,000 Franc (337TL) | 100TL | + 237% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 33,517 Franc (376TL) | 369TL | + 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,000 Franc (337TL) | 58TL | + 481% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9,266 Franc (104TL) | 26TL | + 297% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (281TL) | 37TL | + 668% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,985 Franc (101TL) | 14TL | + 600% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6,512 Franc (73TL) | 27TL | + 173% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,472 Franc (151TL) | 227TL | - 34% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 39% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
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Bujumbura | Alanya | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 38,133 Franc (428TL) | 176TL | + 143% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 87TL | - | |
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 | 87,034 Franc (977TL) | 482TL | + 103% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,023 Franc (146TL) | 112TL | + 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,144 Franc (58TL) | 24TL | + 145% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,872 Franc (55TL) | 29TL | + 91% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 4,901TL | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 134 Franc (1.51TL) | 1.00TL | + 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 73,806 Franc (828TL) | 285TL | + 191% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7,745 Franc (87TL) | 18TL | + 396% | |
TOTAL | + 72% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 153 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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