Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 73% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Franc (Taka 1,459) | Taka 253 | + 476% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (Taka 1,274) | Taka 506 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (Taka 681) | Taka 234 | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (Taka 333) | Taka 91 | + 267% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (Taka 250) | Taka 150 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (Taka 160) | Taka 78 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (Taka 1,141) | Taka 476 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (Taka 208) | Taka 307 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (Taka 128) | Taka 56 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (Taka 120) | Taka 407 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (Taka 2,116) | Taka 1,609 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (Taka 31) | Taka 136 | - 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (Taka 104) | Taka 72 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 164% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 164% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (Taka 128,071) | Taka 40,565 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (Taka 83,353) | Taka 22,239 | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (Taka 22,029) | Taka 4,221 | + 422% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 350,000 Franc (Taka 72,934) | Taka 50,272 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 100,000 Franc (Taka 20,838) | Taka 31,111 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (Taka 8,335) | Taka 5,000 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (Taka 9,377) | Taka 1,266 | + 641% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (Taka 187,545) | Taka 49,805 | + 277% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (Taka 20,838) | Taka 15,000 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (Taka 876) | Taka 568 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,505 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,407 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (Taka 31,257) | Taka 5,268 | + 493% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,284 | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,757,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 850 Franc (Taka 177) | Taka 110 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,433 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 250 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 308 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (Taka 1,459) | Taka 1,500 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 360 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 191 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 794 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Taka 158 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 200 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Taka 417) | Taka 205 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (Taka 3,250) | Taka 1,513 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (Taka 1,220) | Taka 1,024 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (Taka 7,783) | Taka 3,597 | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (Taka 1,459) | Taka 1,519 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (Taka 527) | Taka 253 | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (Taka 168) | Taka 580 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Taka 6,251) | Taka 2,307 | + 171% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 208) | Taka 327 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 407 prices entered by 197 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2025.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 56% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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