Cost of living in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 23% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia)
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| Food | + 24% | |||
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| Food in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 24% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Ouagadougou | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,831 Franc (Rp 170,693) | Rp 51,690 | + 230% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,122 Franc (Rp 102,996) | Rp 60,319 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,766 Franc (Rp 94,097) | Rp 29,152 | + 223% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,252 Franc (Rp 31,297) | Rp 20,447 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,237 Franc (Rp 30,905) | Rp 32,136 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,004 Franc (Rp 25,077) | Rp 18,596 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,173 Franc (Rp 79,281) | Rp 47,145 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,449 Franc (Rp 36,208) | Rp 43,835 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 650 Franc (Rp 16,236) | Rp 22,385 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 Franc (Rp 14,993) | Rp 36,825 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,581 Franc (Rp 164,454) | Rp 305,359 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,076 Franc (Rp 26,893) | Rp 24,851 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 213 Franc (Rp 5,331) | Rp 19,435 | - 73% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is about the same as in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ouagadougou | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 424,490 Franc (Rp 10,607,311) | Rp 20,626,500 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 213,867 Franc (Rp 5,344,187) | Rp 9,767,850 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 104,683 Franc (Rp 2,615,857) | Rp 1,636,910 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 274,311 Franc (Rp 6,854,584) | Rp 8,589,890 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 99,754 Franc (Rp 2,492,692) | Rp 4,338,640 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,841 Franc (Rp 745,685) | Rp 824,802 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,216 Franc (Rp 979,934) | Rp 373,350 | + 162% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 823,684 Franc (Rp 20,582,517) | Rp 3,622,970 | + 468% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 97,456 Franc (Rp 2,435,269) | Rp 1,967,820 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,727 Franc (Rp 143,105) | Rp 65,984 | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 92,576 | - | |
| Clothes | + 134% | |||
| Clothes in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 134% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Ouagadougou | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 712,375 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 67,777 Franc (Rp 1,693,636) | Rp 477,504 | + 255% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (Rp 3,748,255) | Rp 1,310,830 | + 186% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,499,302) | Rp 1,260,930 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 26% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Ouagadougou | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (Rp 749,650,973) | Rp 507,012,000 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 708 Franc (Rp 17,696) | Rp 13,113 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 173,622 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Rp 53,726 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 122% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Ouagadougou | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 62,471) | Rp 23,239 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,600 Franc (Rp 89,958) | Rp 94,625 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 22,495 Franc (Rp 562,106) | Rp 318,306 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 41,114 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,250 Franc (Rp 81,212) | Rp 22,761 | + 257% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (Rp 87,459) | Rp 32,317 | + 171% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,200 Franc (Rp 54,974) | Rp 21,973 | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,333 Franc (Rp 58,306) | Rp 10,783 | + 441% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,072 Franc (Rp 201,713) | Rp 111,423 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 10% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ouagadougou | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,354 Franc (Rp 233,730) | Rp 268,811 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,838 Franc (Rp 95,896) | Rp 114,453 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 382,693 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,456 Franc (Rp 486,161) | Rp 494,109 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,979 Franc (Rp 99,429) | Rp 166,263 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,560 Franc (Rp 38,975) | Rp 45,114 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 707 Franc (Rp 17,662) | Rp 57,682 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 7,933,980 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 83 Franc (Rp 2,062) | Rp 1,988 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,456 Franc (Rp 686,083) | Rp 680,115 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 725 Franc (Rp 18,117) | Rp 34,469 | - 47% | |
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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 232 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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