Cost of living in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso vs Lyon, France
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Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 38% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,663 Franc (€10) | €18 | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,125 Franc (€6) | €10 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,763 Franc (€5.75) | €7 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,214 Franc (€1.85) | €1.20 | + 54% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,242 Franc (€1.90) | €4.43 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,004 Franc (€1.53) | €3.03 | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,159 Franc (€4.82) | €7 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,449 Franc (€2.21) | €2.60 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 652 Franc (€1.00) | €1.50 | - 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 Franc (€0.92) | €2.80 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,619 Franc (€10) | €8 | + 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,076 Franc (€1.64) | €2.32 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 183 Franc (€0.28) | €1.05 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 17% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 424,490 Franc (€648) | €1,337 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 215,174 Franc (€329) | €968 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,354 Franc (€161) | €119 | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc (€533) | €768 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,421 Franc (€123) | €620 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,461 Franc (€48) | €84 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,256 Franc (€60) | €24 | + 145% | |
40” flat screen tv | 825,000 Franc (€1,260) | €463 | + 172% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 97,500 Franc (€149) | €133 | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,727 Franc (€9) | €11 | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €17 | - | |
Clothes | + 119% | |||
Clothes in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 119% more expensive than in Lyon (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €86 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 67,777 Franc (€104) | €33 | + 210% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (€229) | €98 | + 133% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (€92) | €105 | - 13% | |
Transportation | + 24% | |||
Transportation in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 24% more expensive than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (€45,814) | €25,600 | + 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 665 Franc (€1.02) | €1.36 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €64 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 9% more expensive than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (€3.82) | €5.21 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,600 Franc (€5.50) | €7 | - 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,099 Franc (€26) | €25 | + 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €4.63 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,250 Franc (€4.96) | €4.56 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (€5.34) | €4.21 | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,200 Franc (€3.36) | €2.18 | + 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,333 Franc (€3.56) | €2.63 | + 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (€15) | €22 | - 30% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 47% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,354 Franc (€14) | €34 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,838 Franc (€5.86) | €22 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,000 Franc (€6) | €79 | - 92% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,456 Franc (€30) | €65 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Franc (€6) | €10 | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,560 Franc (€2.38) | €3.27 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 707 Franc (€1.08) | €5.97 | - 82% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €483 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 83 Franc (€0.13) | €0.23 | - 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,500 Franc (€42) | €46 | - 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 725 Franc (€1.11) | €9 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 13% cheaper than in Lyon (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,700 in Lyon you would need to make just about €3,219 (2,107,740 Franc) in Ouagadougou.
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