- Cost of Living
- Burkina Faso
- Kazakhstan
- Ouagadougou
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 102% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,264 Franc (3,773 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,184 Franc (2,520 KZT) | 1,379 KZT | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,701 Franc (2,229 KZT) | 759 KZT | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,158 Franc (697 KZT) | 307 KZT | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,243 Franc (749 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 995 Franc (599 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,493 Franc (2,104 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,374 Franc (827 KZT) | 413 KZT | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Franc (301 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 Franc (361 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,250 Franc (3,162 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,233 Franc (743 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 148% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 150 Franc (90 KZT) | 101 KZT | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 73% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 354,465 Franc (213,477 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 167,638 Franc (100,960 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,354 Franc (63,450 KZT) | 21,978 KZT | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 349,206 Franc (210,310 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 80,421 Franc (48,434 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 31,461 Franc (18,948 KZT) | 15,371 KZT | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38,125 Franc (22,961 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | + 375% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 750,000 Franc (451,689 KZT) | 131,759 KZT | + 243% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 95,000 Franc (57,214 KZT) | 34,418 KZT | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,500 Franc (5,119 KZT) | 2,250 KZT | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,042 KZT | - | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 88% 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 (40,819 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 171% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 22,194 KZT | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (36,135 KZT) | 31,231 KZT | + 16% | |
| 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 (18,067,572 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 402% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 668 Franc (402 KZT) | 136 KZT | + 196% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 6,000 KZT | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,538 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 107% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (1,506 KZT) | 2,067 KZT | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,600 Franc (2,168 KZT) | 1,727 KZT | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 17,099 Franc (10,298 KZT) | 4,666 KZT | + 121% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 789 KZT | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,250 Franc (1,957 KZT) | 706 KZT | + 177% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (2,108 KZT) | 785 KZT | + 169% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,200 Franc (1,325 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 190% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,333 Franc (1,405 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 208% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (6,023 KZT) | 3,058 KZT | + 97% | |
| 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 (5,645 KZT) | 7,315 KZT | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Franc (1,004 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,000 Franc (2,409 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 (6,995 KZT) | 14,824 KZT | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,309 Franc (1,993 KZT) | 1,781 KZT | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,240 Franc (747 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 730 Franc (440 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 47% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 70,333 KZT | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 83 Franc (50 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 267% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (15,056 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 686 Franc (413 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 65% | |
| 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 611 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 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 898,889 KZT
(1,492,545 Franc)
in Ouagadougou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
502,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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