Cost of living in Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina Faso) is 25% cheaper than in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States)
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| Food | - 33% | |||
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| Food in Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina Faso) is 33% cheaper than in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Bobo-Dioulasso | St. Petersburg, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,777 Franc ($9) | $18 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,274 Franc ($7) | $9 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc ($4.91) | $4.50 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc ($1.64) | $1.01 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc ($1.96) | $3.72 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc ($0.82) | $3.16 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,000 Franc ($16) | $5.44 | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,376 Franc ($2.25) | $3.88 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Franc ($0.65) | $2.28 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc ($1.31) | $2.60 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,994 Franc ($15) | $13 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Franc ($1.64) | $2.25 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 627 Franc ($1.03) | $1.90 | - 46% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina Faso) is about the same as in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Bobo-Dioulasso | St. Petersburg, Florida | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $2,879 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $2,004 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $181 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,655 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,131 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $109 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $64 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $228 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $118 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $13 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $21 | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina Faso) is 8% cheaper than in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Bobo-Dioulasso | St. Petersburg, Florida | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $43 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $62 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,500 Franc ($12) | $74 | - 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $110 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina Faso) is about the same as in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Bobo-Dioulasso | St. Petersburg, Florida | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $25,357 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.85 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $63 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $19 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina Faso) is 16% cheaper than in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Bobo-Dioulasso | St. Petersburg, Florida | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $5.99 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc ($10) | $11 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $76 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $5.96 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.90 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.92 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc ($1.64) | $3.94 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.38 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $19 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina Faso) is 21% cheaper than in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Bobo-Dioulasso | St. Petersburg, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,500 Franc ($5.72) | $40 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $189 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $77 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $11 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.25 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc ($0.98) | $4.94 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $573 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $44 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 600 Franc ($0.98) | $8 | - 88% | |
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TOTAL | - 25% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 137 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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