Cost of living in Burundi compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 8% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Burundi | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Taka 532 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (Taka 86) | Taka 488 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (Taka 216) | Taka 263 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (Taka 69) | Taka 98 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,000 Franc (Taka 259) | Taka 134 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,000 Franc (Taka 216) | Taka 96 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc (Taka 69) | Taka 329 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (Taka 216) | Taka 203 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,200 Franc (Taka 52) | Taka 27 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Franc (Taka 86) | Taka 530 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 Franc (Taka 1,294) | Taka 1,346 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8,000 Franc (Taka 345) | Taka 112 | + 209% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,000 Franc (Taka 86) | Taka 58 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 264% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 264% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Burundi | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (Taka 129,421) | Taka 43,087 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500,000 Franc (Taka 64,710) | Taka 21,416 | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 4,489 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (Taka 129,421) | Taka 37,342 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 20,129 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (Taka 4,314) | Taka 3,105 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc (Taka 17,256) | Taka 947 | + 1722% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 700,000 Franc (Taka 30,198) | Taka 36,542 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 Franc (Taka 15,099) | Taka 16,205 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 431) | Taka 369 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Burundi is 52% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Burundi | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40,000 Franc (Taka 1,726) | Taka 2,612 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (Taka 1,294) | Taka 3,117 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (Taka 2,588) | Taka 9,947 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150,000 Franc (Taka 6,471) | Taka 6,827 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Burundi | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,773,830 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,500 Franc (Taka 108) | Taka 91 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 48,000 Franc (Taka 2,071) | Taka 1,696 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Burundi | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Franc (Taka 259) | Taka 296 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 1,395 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,191 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 498 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (Taka 259) | Taka 208 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (Taka 1,079) | Taka 690 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,000 Franc (Taka 216) | Taka 173 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (Taka 108) | Taka 229 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (Taka 431) | Taka 304 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Burundi | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 1,410 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 885 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 3,617 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (Taka 431) | Taka 1,328 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (Taka 216) | Taka 393 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (Taka 86) | Taka 594 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (Taka 5.18) | Taka 2.19 | + 136% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (Taka 3,020) | Taka 1,057 | + 186% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (Taka 431) | Taka 270 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 618 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burundi is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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