- Cost of Living
- Burundi
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Burundi compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 24% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,769 Franc (Taka 459) | Taka 329 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (Taka 94) | Taka 426 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (Taka 235) | Taka 173 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (Taka 56) | Taka 73 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,800 Franc (Taka 226) | Taka 98 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Franc (Taka 118) | Taka 58 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc (Taka 75) | Taka 368 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (Taka 235) | Taka 147 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 47) | Taka 24 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,200 Franc (Taka 56) | Taka 342 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Franc (Taka 1,176) | Taka 2,486 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 600 Franc (Taka 28) | Taka 101 | - 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,200 Franc (Taka 56) | Taka 46 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 99% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 700,000 Franc (Taka 32,924) | Taka 42,612 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Taka 34,991 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 3,724 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 302,730 Franc (Taka 14,239) | Taka 42,959 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Taka 25,756 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (Taka 4,703) | Taka 3,716 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc (Taka 18,814) | Taka 2,062 | + 812% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (Taka 9,407) | Taka 43,935 | - 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 14,666 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (Taka 1,411) | Taka 291 | + 385% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 545 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Burundi is in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,103 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,596 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 4,703 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,026 | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is 2% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,281,160 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,150 Franc (Taka 101) | Taka 92 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,448 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Burundi is in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 297 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 476 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,238 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 370 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 304 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 360 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Taka 87 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 110 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 320 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 1,533 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 787 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,706 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 2,759 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (Taka 470) | Taka 1,315 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (Taka 235) | Taka 332 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (Taka 94) | Taka 547 | - 83% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (Taka 5.64) | Taka 14 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (Taka 3,292) | Taka 2,557 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (Taka 470) | Taka 229 | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,345 prices entered by 359 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.04703
BDT
/
BIF
Cost of living in Burundi is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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