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Cost of living in Burundi compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 28% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,769 Franc (Taka 450) | Taka 380 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (Taka 92) | Taka 430 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (Taka 230) | Taka 230 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (Taka 55) | Taka 74 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,800 Franc (Taka 221) | Taka 103 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Franc (Taka 115) | Taka 57 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc (Taka 74) | Taka 325 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (Taka 230) | Taka 149 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 46) | Taka 24 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,200 Franc (Taka 55) | Taka 349 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Franc (Taka 1,151) | Taka 2,441 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 600 Franc (Taka 28) | Taka 100 | - 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,200 Franc (Taka 55) | Taka 49 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 107% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 700,000 Franc (Taka 32,236) | Taka 39,061 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Taka 31,318 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 3,590 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 302,730 Franc (Taka 13,941) | Taka 39,337 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Taka 21,276 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (Taka 4,605) | Taka 3,613 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc (Taka 18,420) | Taka 1,609 | + 1045% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (Taka 9,210) | Taka 44,596 | - 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 13,495 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (Taka 1,382) | Taka 316 | + 337% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 607 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Burundi is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,249 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,442 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 5,023 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 3,926 | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,739,980 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,250 Franc (Taka 104) | Taka 88 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,573 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 300 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 540 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,187 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 339 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18,750 Franc (Taka 863) | Taka 313 | + 176% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (Taka 1,151) | Taka 359 | + 220% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,900 Franc (Taka 456) | Taka 91 | + 399% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,000 Franc (Taka 461) | Taka 107 | + 331% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (Taka 461) | Taka 300 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 23% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 951 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 760 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,015 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 2,831 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (Taka 461) | Taka 1,364 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (Taka 230) | Taka 305 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (Taka 92) | Taka 501 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (Taka 5.53) | Taka 22 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (Taka 3,224) | Taka 2,337 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (Taka 461) | Taka 223 | + 106% | |
| 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 1,891 prices entered by 320 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burundi is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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