Cost of living in Burundi compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 29% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Taka 230 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (Taka 87) | Taka 376 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (Taka 217) | Taka 184 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (Taka 52) | Taka 79 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,800 Franc (Taka 208) | Taka 105 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Franc (Taka 108) | Taka 54 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc (Taka 69) | Taka 526 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (Taka 217) | Taka 159 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 43) | Taka 28 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,200 Franc (Taka 52) | Taka 442 | - 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Franc (Taka 1,083) | Taka 1,478 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Franc (Taka 26) | Taka 102 | - 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,200 Franc (Taka 52) | Taka 45 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 133% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Taka 64,159 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 34,477 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 4,050 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (Taka 129,953) | Taka 39,073 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 22,885 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (Taka 4,332) | Taka 4,140 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc (Taka 17,327) | Taka 1,099 | + 1477% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 37,254 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 15,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (Taka 1,300) | Taka 411 | + 217% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 621 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Burundi is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 1,987 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,314 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 4,295 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,454 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,080,790 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,250 Franc (Taka 97) | Taka 94 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 1,477 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 112% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 129 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 491 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,039 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 405 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18,750 Franc (Taka 812) | Taka 230 | + 253% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (Taka 1,083) | Taka 411 | + 163% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,900 Franc (Taka 429) | Taka 82 | + 423% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,000 Franc (Taka 433) | Taka 100 | + 335% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (Taka 433) | Taka 240 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 1,281 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 958 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 2,103 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (Taka 433) | Taka 1,179 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (Taka 217) | Taka 284 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (Taka 87) | Taka 658 | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (Taka 5.20) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (Taka 3,032) | Taka 1,420 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (Taka 433) | Taka 259 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 887 prices entered by 244 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.04332
BDT
/
BIF
Cost of living in Burundi is 38% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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