Cost of living in Burundi compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 27% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Taka 263 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (Taka 89) | Taka 344 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (Taka 222) | Taka 162 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (Taka 53) | Taka 74 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,800 Franc (Taka 213) | Taka 112 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Franc (Taka 111) | Taka 50 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc (Taka 71) | Taka 581 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (Taka 222) | Taka 172 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 44) | Taka 26 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,200 Franc (Taka 53) | Taka 391 | - 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Franc (Taka 1,111) | Taka 1,738 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Franc (Taka 27) | Taka 103 | - 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,200 Franc (Taka 53) | Taka 41 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 146% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (Taka 31,103) | Taka 59,451 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 33,978 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 4,046 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (Taka 133,297) | Taka 35,113 | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 15,590 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (Taka 4,443) | Taka 3,803 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc (Taka 17,773) | Taka 1,167 | + 1423% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (Taka 8,886) | Taka 35,909 | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 13,069 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (Taka 1,333) | Taka 431 | + 209% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 852 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Burundi is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 1,746 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 1,826 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 5,220 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,121 | - | |
| 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 2,554,870 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,250 Franc (Taka 100) | Taka 96 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,898 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 146% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 133 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 498 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 400 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18,750 Franc (Taka 833) | Taka 164 | + 409% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (Taka 1,111) | Taka 356 | + 212% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,900 Franc (Taka 440) | Taka 84 | + 425% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,000 Franc (Taka 444) | Taka 141 | + 214% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (Taka 444) | Taka 167 | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 1,289 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 888 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 1,790 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (Taka 444) | Taka 817 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (Taka 222) | Taka 304 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (Taka 89) | Taka 536 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (Taka 5.33) | Taka 1.67 | + 220% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (Taka 3,110) | Taka 1,882 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (Taka 444) | Taka 272 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,356 prices entered by 213 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.04443
BDT
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BIF
Cost of living in Burundi is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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