Cost of living in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 22% cheaper than in Sofia (Bulgaria)
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 11% cheaper than in Sofia (Bulgaria) | ||||
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Bujumbura | Sofia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17,049 Franc (11 лв) | 18 лв | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19,642 Franc (12 лв) | 14 лв | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,537 Franc (9 лв) | 9 лв | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,859 Franc (1.81 лв) | 3.12 лв | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | 7,107 Franc (4.49 лв) | 7 лв | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,564 Franc (2.25 лв) | 4.57 лв | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,331 Franc (8 лв) | 10 лв | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,501 Franc (4.74 лв) | 2.42 лв | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,245 Franc (3.31 лв) | 2.28 лв | + 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,999 Franc (1.26 лв) | 2.00 лв | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28,727 Franc (18 лв) | 15 лв | + 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5,533 Franc (3.49 лв) | 2.64 лв | + 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,064 Franc (2.57 лв) | 1.43 лв | + 80% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 37% cheaper than in Sofia (Bulgaria) | ||||
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Bujumbura | Sofia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,143,980 Franc (1,354 лв) | 1,371 лв | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,215,710 Franc (768 лв) | 991 лв | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 53,171 Franc (34 лв) | 303 лв | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,014,390 Franc (641 лв) | 840 лв | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 500,000 Franc (316 лв) | 614 лв | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 51,343 Franc (32 лв) | 140 лв | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,726 Franc (19 лв) | 22 лв | - 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | 578,352 Franc (365 лв) | 559 лв | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 263,464 Franc (166 лв) | 305 лв | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22,918 Franc (14 лв) | 29 лв | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (3.16 лв) | 19 лв | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 54% | |||
Clothes in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 54% cheaper than in Sofia (Bulgaria) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 47,017 Franc (30 лв) | 93 лв | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 52,074 Franc (33 лв) | 52 лв | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 57,163 Franc (36 лв) | 200 лв | - 82% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 118,862 Franc (75 лв) | 114 лв | - 34% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 18% cheaper than in Sofia (Bulgaria) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 46,527 лв | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,473 Franc (1.56 лв) | 2.93 лв | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 48,000 Franc (30 лв) | 44 лв | - 31% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 42,034 Franc (27 лв) | 15 лв | + 76% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 16% more expensive than in Sofia (Bulgaria) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29,475 Franc (19 лв) | 12 лв | + 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30,000 Franc (19 лв) | 22 лв | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 33,517 Franc (21 лв) | 51 лв | - 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,000 Franc (19 лв) | 10 лв | + 94% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9,266 Franc (5.85 лв) | 5.53 лв | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (16 лв) | 5.79 лв | + 173% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,985 Franc (5.67 лв) | 3.12 лв | + 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6,512 Franc (4.11 лв) | 5.02 лв | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,472 Franc (9 лв) | 20 лв | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Bujumbura (Burundi) is 28% cheaper than in Sofia (Bulgaria) | ||||
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Bujumbura | Sofia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 38,133 Franc (24 лв) | 47 лв | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 25 лв | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 54 лв | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 87,034 Franc (55 лв) | 87 лв | - 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,023 Franc (8 лв) | 12 лв | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,144 Franc (3.25 лв) | 4.66 лв | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,872 Franc (3.08 лв) | 3.75 лв | - 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 1,095 лв | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 134 Franc (0.08 лв) | 0.29 лв | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 73,806 Franc (47 лв) | 45 лв | + 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7,745 Franc (4.89 лв) | 7 лв | - 33% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 367 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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