- Cost of Living
- Burkina Faso
- Kazakhstan
- Ouagadougou
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 94% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,264 Franc (3,809 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,184 Franc (2,544 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,710 Franc (2,255 KZT) | 737 KZT | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,158 Franc (704 KZT) | 318 KZT | + 122% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,243 Franc (756 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 995 Franc (605 KZT) | 492 KZT | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,493 Franc (2,124 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,374 Franc (835 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Franc (304 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 Franc (365 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,250 Franc (3,192 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,233 Franc (750 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 150 Franc (91 KZT) | 121 KZT | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 77% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 354,465 Franc (215,504 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 167,638 Franc (101,919 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,354 Franc (64,052 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 349,206 Franc (212,307 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 80,421 Franc (48,894 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 31,461 Franc (19,128 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38,125 Franc (23,179 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | + 347% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 750,000 Franc (455,977 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | + 219% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 95,000 Franc (57,757 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,500 Franc (5,168 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,483 KZT | - | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 97% 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 (41,206 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 174% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 26,149 KZT | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (36,478 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 121% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (18,239,078 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 407% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 668 Franc (406 KZT) | 154 KZT | + 164% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 6,000 KZT | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,692 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 (1,520 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,600 Franc (2,189 KZT) | 1,861 KZT | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 17,099 Franc (10,396 KZT) | 4,835 KZT | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 827 KZT | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,250 Franc (1,976 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 199% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (2,128 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 154% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,200 Franc (1,338 KZT) | 421 KZT | + 218% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,333 Franc (1,419 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 236% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (6,080 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 10% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,373 Franc (5,699 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Franc (1,013 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,000 Franc (2,432 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,615 Franc (7,062 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,309 Franc (2,012 KZT) | 1,845 KZT | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,240 Franc (754 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 730 Franc (444 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 208,595 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 (15,199 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 686 Franc (417 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 415 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 77% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 885,081 KZT
(1,455,799 Franc)
in Ouagadougou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
500,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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