Cost of living in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 48% cheaper than in Basel (Switzerland)
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Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 61% cheaper than in Basel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Ouagadougou | Basel | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,831 Franc (CHF 10) | CHF 25 | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,122 Franc (CHF 6) | CHF 16 | - 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,766 Franc (CHF 5.58) | CHF 13 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,252 Franc (CHF 1.86) | CHF 1.98 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,237 Franc (CHF 1.83) | CHF 8 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,004 Franc (CHF 1.49) | CHF 4.47 | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,173 Franc (CHF 4.70) | CHF 11 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,449 Franc (CHF 2.15) | CHF 3.85 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 650 Franc (CHF 0.96) | CHF 2.61 | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 Franc (CHF 0.89) | CHF 2.93 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,581 Franc (CHF 10) | CHF 14 | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,076 Franc (CHF 1.59) | CHF 2.68 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 213 Franc (CHF 0.32) | CHF 2.64 | - 88% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 58% cheaper than in Basel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Ouagadougou | Basel | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 424,490 Franc (CHF 629) | CHF 2,532 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 213,867 Franc (CHF 317) | CHF 1,981 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 104,683 Franc (CHF 155) | CHF 253 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 274,311 Franc (CHF 406) | CHF 1,375 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 99,754 Franc (CHF 148) | CHF 930 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,841 Franc (CHF 44) | CHF 154 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,216 Franc (CHF 58) | CHF 61 | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | 823,684 Franc (CHF 1,220) | CHF 516 | + 137% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 97,456 Franc (CHF 144) | CHF 150 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,727 Franc (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 31 | - | |
Clothes | + 35% | |||
Clothes in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 35% more expensive than in Basel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Ouagadougou | Basel | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | CHF 103 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 67,777 Franc (CHF 100) | CHF 61 | + 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (CHF 222) | CHF 119 | + 87% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (CHF 89) | CHF 194 | - 54% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 6% more expensive than in Basel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Ouagadougou | Basel | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (CHF 44,436) | CHF 26,651 | + 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 708 Franc (CHF 1.05) | CHF 1.88 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 83 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 33 | - | |
Personal Care | - 58% | |||
Personal Care in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 58% cheaper than in Basel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Ouagadougou | Basel | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (CHF 3.70) | CHF 14 | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,600 Franc (CHF 5.33) | CHF 34 | - 84% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 22,495 Franc (CHF 33) | CHF 173 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | CHF 5.26 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,250 Franc (CHF 4.81) | CHF 4.98 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (CHF 5.18) | CHF 5.20 | - 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,200 Franc (CHF 3.26) | CHF 3.06 | + 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,333 Franc (CHF 3.46) | CHF 3.67 | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,072 Franc (CHF 12) | CHF 46 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 67% | |||
Entertainment in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 67% cheaper than in Basel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Ouagadougou | Basel | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,354 Franc (CHF 14) | CHF 80 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,838 Franc (CHF 5.68) | CHF 34 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 233 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,456 Franc (CHF 29) | CHF 143 | - 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,979 Franc (CHF 5.89) | CHF 17 | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,560 Franc (CHF 2.31) | CHF 5.89 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 707 Franc (CHF 1.05) | CHF 7 | - 84% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CHF 449 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 83 Franc (CHF 0.12) | CHF 0.36 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,456 Franc (CHF 41) | CHF 107 | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 725 Franc (CHF 1.07) | CHF 8 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 95 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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