- Cost of Living
- Burkina Faso
- Kazakhstan
- Ouagadougou
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 104% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,264 Franc (3,801 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,184 Franc (2,539 KZT) | 1,379 KZT | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,701 Franc (2,246 KZT) | 759 KZT | + 196% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,158 Franc (702 KZT) | 307 KZT | + 129% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,243 Franc (754 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 995 Franc (604 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,493 Franc (2,119 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,374 Franc (834 KZT) | 413 KZT | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Franc (303 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 134% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 Franc (364 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,250 Franc (3,185 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,233 Franc (748 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 149% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 150 Franc (91 KZT) | 101 KZT | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 71% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 354,465 Franc (215,066 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 167,638 Franc (101,712 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,354 Franc (63,922 KZT) | 21,978 KZT | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 349,206 Franc (211,875 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 80,421 Franc (48,794 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 31,461 Franc (19,089 KZT) | 15,371 KZT | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38,125 Franc (23,132 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | + 379% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 750,000 Franc (455,050 KZT) | 142,802 KZT | + 219% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 95,000 Franc (57,640 KZT) | 34,418 KZT | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,500 Franc (5,157 KZT) | 2,250 KZT | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,042 KZT | - | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 91% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 13,333 KZT | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 67,777 Franc (41,123 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 173% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 22,194 KZT | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (36,404 KZT) | 31,231 KZT | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 123% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (18,201,996 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 406% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 668 Franc (405 KZT) | 136 KZT | + 198% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 6,000 KZT | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,538 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 108% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (1,517 KZT) | 2,067 KZT | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,600 Franc (2,184 KZT) | 1,727 KZT | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 17,099 Franc (10,375 KZT) | 4,666 KZT | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 789 KZT | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,250 Franc (1,972 KZT) | 706 KZT | + 179% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (2,124 KZT) | 785 KZT | + 171% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,200 Franc (1,335 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 193% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,333 Franc (1,416 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 210% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (6,067 KZT) | 3,058 KZT | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 2% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,373 Franc (5,687 KZT) | 7,315 KZT | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Franc (1,011 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,000 Franc (2,427 KZT) | 10,830 KZT | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,615 Franc (7,047 KZT) | 14,824 KZT | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,309 Franc (2,008 KZT) | 1,781 KZT | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,240 Franc (752 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 730 Franc (443 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 48% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 209,962 KZT | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 83 Franc (50 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 270% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (15,168 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 686 Franc (416 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 508 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 79% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 864,418 KZT
(1,424,709 Franc)
in Ouagadougou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
483,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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