- Cost of Living
- Burundi
- United States
- Bujumbura
- Albany, New York
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bujumbura, Burundi compared to Albany, New York, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 48% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,606 Franc ($7) | $14 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,433 Franc ($1.40) | $8 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc ($2.88) | $3.62 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,584 Franc ($1.49) | $0.86 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,545 Franc ($3.20) | $2.34 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,282 Franc ($1.32) | $4.92 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,893 Franc ($4.55) | $5.56 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc ($2.88) | $2.71 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,437 Franc ($0.83) | $1.76 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,393 Franc ($0.80) | $2.02 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,372 Franc ($14) | $13 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 814 Franc ($0.47) | $1.80 | - 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,113 Franc ($0.64) | $2.28 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 30% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,431,930 Franc ($1,402) | $1,514 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,190,000 Franc ($686) | $1,018 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc ($23) | $122 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 670,666 Franc ($387) | $877 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $649 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 69,412 Franc ($40) | $123 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 31,517 Franc ($18) | $42 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc ($115) | $358 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc ($115) | $126 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $9 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $30 | - | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 51% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 25,000 Franc ($14) | $46 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 45,000 Franc ($26) | $38 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc ($12) | $83 | - 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 30,000 Franc ($17) | $76 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 7% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,085 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,732 Franc ($1.00) | $0.62 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $62 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 55% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $6.00 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc ($12) | $140 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $4.79 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,000 Franc ($2.31) | $3.09 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.63 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $2.85 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.83 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $18 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 37% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,000 Franc ($7) | $44 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $23 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $151 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,000 Franc ($35) | $75 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc ($5.76) | $9 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,341 Franc ($1.93) | $4.14 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.84 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | $502 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 66,429 Franc ($38) | $49 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8,000 Franc ($4.61) | $10 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 252 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 33% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,100
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,753
(4,776,008 Franc)
in Bujumbura.
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