- Cost of Living
- Burkina Faso
- China
- Ouagadougou
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 40% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,264 Franc (元74) | 元43 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,184 Franc (元50) | 元26 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,701 Franc (元44) | 元10 | + 319% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,158 Franc (元14) | 元18 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,243 Franc (元15) | 元10 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 995 Franc (元12) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,493 Franc (元41) | 元83 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,374 Franc (元16) | 元6 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Franc (元5.92) | 元5.66 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 Franc (元7) | 元4.20 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,250 Franc (元62) | 元80 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,233 Franc (元15) | 元8 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 150 Franc (元1.78) | 元6 | - 72% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 77% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 354,465 Franc (元4,199) | 元3,286 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 167,638 Franc (元1,986) | 元2,010 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,354 Franc (元1,248) | 元483 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 349,206 Franc (元4,137) | 元2,512 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 80,421 Franc (元953) | 元1,454 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 31,461 Franc (元373) | 元100 | + 273% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38,125 Franc (元452) | 元65 | + 591% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 750,000 Franc (元8,884) | 元10,000 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 95,000 Franc (元1,125) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,500 Franc (元101) | 元38 | + 169% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 128% | |||
| Clothes in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 128% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 元509 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 67,777 Franc (元803) | 元100 | + 703% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 元680 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (元711) | 元1,500 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 45% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (元355,369) | 元175,811 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 668 Franc (元8) | 元7 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 元147 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 97% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (元30) | 元15 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,600 Franc (元43) | 元10 | + 326% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 17,099 Franc (元203) | 元100 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 元15 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,250 Franc (元38) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (元41) | 元28 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,200 Franc (元26) | 元7 | + 292% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,333 Franc (元28) | 元7 | + 294% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (元118) | 元40 | + 197% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 15% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,373 Franc (元111) | 元100 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Franc (元20) | 元112 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,000 Franc (元47) | 元120 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,615 Franc (元138) | 元195 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,309 Franc (元39) | 元50 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,240 Franc (元15) | 元38 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 730 Franc (元9) | 元15 | - 44% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 元3,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 83 Franc (元0.98) | 元1.00 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (元296) | 元168 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 686 Franc (元8) | 元40 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 85 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is 47% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元16,164
(1,364,592 Franc)
in Ouagadougou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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