Cost of living in Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina Faso) is 23% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina Faso) is 40% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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Bobo-Dioulasso | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,777 Franc (€9) | €19 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,274 Franc (€7) | €11 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (€4.58) | €5.86 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (€1.53) | €1.68 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (€1.83) | €4.82 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (€0.76) | €3.20 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,000 Franc (€15) | €6 | + 138% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,376 Franc (€2.10) | €2.23 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Franc (€0.61) | €1.78 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (€1.22) | €1.58 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,994 Franc (€14) | €7 | + 88% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Franc (€1.53) | €3.07 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 627 Franc (€0.96) | €2.31 | - 59% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina Faso) is about the same as in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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Bobo-Dioulasso | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €2,920 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €2,103 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €287 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | €1,707 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €1,322 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €186 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | €42 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | €319 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €186 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €13 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €20 | - | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina Faso) is 11% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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Bobo-Dioulasso | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €99 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | €32 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,500 Franc (€11) | €94 | - 88% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €113 | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina Faso) is about the same as in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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Bobo-Dioulasso | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €24,196 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | €2.02 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €89 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €27 | - | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina Faso) is 19% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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Bobo-Dioulasso | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €4.74 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (€9) | €13 | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €38 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €4.59 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €4.04 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.18 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (€1.53) | €2.01 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.20 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (€8) | €32 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina Faso) is 30% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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Bobo-Dioulasso | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,500 Franc (€5.34) | €49 | - 89% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €26 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €124 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €75 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €14 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €3.44 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (€0.92) | €5.45 | - 83% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €613 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.08 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €47 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 600 Franc (€0.92) | €9 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 175 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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