Cost of living in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 50% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 59% | |||
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| Food in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 59% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Ouagadougou | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,831 Franc (CHF 10) | CHF 27 | - 62% | |
| 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 5.60) | CHF 12 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,252 Franc (CHF 1.86) | CHF 1.67 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,237 Franc (CHF 1.84) | CHF 8 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,004 Franc (CHF 1.49) | CHF 3.66 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,173 Franc (CHF 4.72) | CHF 11 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,449 Franc (CHF 2.15) | CHF 3.95 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 650 Franc (CHF 0.97) | CHF 2.65 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 Franc (CHF 0.89) | CHF 2.01 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,581 Franc (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,076 Franc (CHF 1.60) | CHF 2.61 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 213 Franc (CHF 0.32) | CHF 2.79 | - 89% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 69% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Ouagadougou | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 424,490 Franc (CHF 631) | CHF 3,991 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 213,867 Franc (CHF 318) | CHF 3,124 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 104,683 Franc (CHF 156) | CHF 160 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 350,722 Franc (CHF 521) | CHF 2,486 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 99,394 Franc (CHF 148) | CHF 1,680 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,841 Franc (CHF 44) | CHF 123 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,216 Franc (CHF 58) | CHF 50 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 823,684 Franc (CHF 1,224) | CHF 594 | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 97,456 Franc (CHF 145) | CHF 116 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,727 Franc (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 25 | - | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 46% more expensive than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Ouagadougou | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | CHF 108 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 67,777 Franc (CHF 101) | CHF 54 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (CHF 223) | CHF 126 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (CHF 89) | CHF 189 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is about the same as in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Ouagadougou | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (CHF 44,595) | CHF 32,454 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 708 Franc (CHF 1.05) | CHF 1.96 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 70 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 35 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 50% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Ouagadougou | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (CHF 3.72) | CHF 12 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,600 Franc (CHF 5.35) | CHF 29 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 22,495 Franc (CHF 33) | CHF 125 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | CHF 9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,250 Franc (CHF 4.83) | CHF 4.29 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (CHF 5.20) | CHF 4.96 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,200 Franc (CHF 3.27) | CHF 3.99 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,333 Franc (CHF 3.47) | CHF 3.99 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,072 Franc (CHF 12) | CHF 39 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 65% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Ouagadougou | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,354 Franc (CHF 14) | CHF 88 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,838 Franc (CHF 5.70) | CHF 38 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 119 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,456 Franc (CHF 29) | CHF 110 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,979 Franc (CHF 5.91) | CHF 24 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,560 Franc (CHF 2.32) | CHF 4.87 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 707 Franc (CHF 1.05) | CHF 8 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CHF 589 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 83 Franc (CHF 0.12) | CHF 0.33 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,456 Franc (CHF 41) | CHF 92 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 725 Franc (CHF 1.08) | CHF 9 | - 88% | |
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TOTAL | - 50% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 105 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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