Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 62% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Franc (Taka 1,235) | Taka 324 | + 281% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (Taka 1,079) | Taka 492 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (Taka 577) | Taka 196 | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (Taka 282) | Taka 92 | + 205% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (Taka 212) | Taka 132 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (Taka 136) | Taka 78 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (Taka 966) | Taka 608 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (Taka 176) | Taka 223 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (Taka 109) | Taka 33 | + 231% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (Taka 101) | Taka 384 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (Taka 1,791) | Taka 1,400 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (Taka 26) | Taka 111 | - 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (Taka 88) | Taka 70 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 156% 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 108,396) | Taka 43,758 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (Taka 70,548) | Taka 25,202 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (Taka 18,645) | Taka 3,035 | + 514% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc (Taka 61,590) | Taka 22,952 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc (Taka 14,222) | Taka 18,549 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (Taka 7,055) | Taka 7,137 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (Taka 7,937) | Taka 1,213 | + 554% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (Taka 158,733) | Taka 31,061 | + 411% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (Taka 17,637) | Taka 17,904 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (Taka 742) | Taka 417 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,410 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 3,066 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (Taka 26,456) | Taka 6,410 | + 313% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,273 | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 4,000,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 850 Franc (Taka 150) | Taka 107 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,440 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| 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 285 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 513 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (Taka 1,235) | Taka 1,500 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 425 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 333 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 376 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Taka 85 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 89 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Taka 353) | Taka 445 | - 21% | |
| 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 2,750) | Taka 1,308 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (Taka 1,032) | Taka 852 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (Taka 6,588) | Taka 2,051 | + 221% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (Taka 1,235) | Taka 999 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (Taka 446) | Taka 248 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (Taka 142) | Taka 564 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Taka 5,291) | Taka 2,601 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 176) | Taka 292 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 630 prices entered by 256 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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