Cost of living in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 42% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 42% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ouagadougou | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,831 Franc (RM48) | RM15 | + 230% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,122 Franc (RM29) | RM14 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,766 Franc (RM26) | RM9 | + 201% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,252 Franc (RM9) | RM7 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,237 Franc (RM9) | RM5.70 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,004 Franc (RM7) | RM4.47 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,173 Franc (RM22) | RM21 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,449 Franc (RM10) | RM12 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 650 Franc (RM4.57) | RM3.45 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 Franc (RM4.22) | RM12 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,581 Franc (RM46) | RM76 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,076 Franc (RM8) | RM4.36 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 213 Franc (RM1.50) | RM3.55 | - 58% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 52% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ouagadougou | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 424,490 Franc (RM2,987) | RM3,045 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 213,867 Franc (RM1,505) | RM1,651 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 104,683 Franc (RM736) | RM215 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 350,722 Franc (RM2,468) | RM1,361 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 99,394 Franc (RM699) | RM918 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,841 Franc (RM210) | RM195 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,216 Franc (RM276) | RM129 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 823,684 Franc (RM5,795) | RM1,466 | + 295% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 97,456 Franc (RM686) | RM457 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,727 Franc (RM40) | RM27 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | RM36 | - | |
| Clothes | + 133% | |||
| Clothes in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 133% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Ouagadougou | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | RM222 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 67,777 Franc (RM477) | RM157 | + 204% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (RM1,055) | RM300 | + 252% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (RM422) | RM299 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 27% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Ouagadougou | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (RM211,065) | RM151,448 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 665 Franc (RM4.68) | RM2.18 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | RM107 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | RM19 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 74% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ouagadougou | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (RM18) | RM14 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,600 Franc (RM25) | RM27 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 22,495 Franc (RM158) | RM93 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | RM22 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,250 Franc (RM23) | RM9 | + 167% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (RM25) | RM14 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,200 Franc (RM15) | RM8 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,333 Franc (RM16) | RM7 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,072 Franc (RM57) | RM33 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is about the same as in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ouagadougou | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,354 Franc (RM66) | RM88 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,838 Franc (RM27) | RM35 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM175 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,456 Franc (RM137) | RM144 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,979 Franc (RM28) | RM29 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,560 Franc (RM11) | RM13 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 707 Franc (RM4.97) | RM17 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | RM2,128 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 83 Franc (RM0.58) | RM0.25 | + 136% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,456 Franc (RM193) | RM127 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 725 Franc (RM5.10) | RM17 | - 71% | |
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TOTAL | + 42% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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