Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Franc (R$ 57) | R$ 36 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (R$ 49) | R$ 34 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 5.84 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (R$ 44) | R$ 26 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (R$ 4.97) | R$ 5.68 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (R$ 4.65) | R$ 6 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (R$ 82) | R$ 44 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (R$ 1.19) | R$ 9 | - 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (R$ 4.04) | R$ 4.91 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (R$ 4,968) | R$ 3,728 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (R$ 3,233) | R$ 2,506 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (R$ 854) | R$ 595 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc (R$ 2,823) | R$ 2,629 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc (R$ 652) | R$ 1,696 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (R$ 323) | R$ 510 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (R$ 364) | R$ 89 | + 307% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (R$ 7,275) | R$ 1,998 | + 264% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (R$ 808) | R$ 628 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (R$ 34) | R$ 29 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 250 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 247 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (R$ 1,212) | R$ 410 | + 195% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 304 | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 116,376 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 850 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 5.54 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 230 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 44 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (R$ 57) | R$ 265 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 13 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 19 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | R$ 8 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 5.28 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 55 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (R$ 126) | R$ 113 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (R$ 47) | R$ 66 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 210 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (R$ 302) | R$ 199 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (R$ 57) | R$ 29 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,212 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (R$ 242) | R$ 125 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,882 prices entered by 1,644 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 19% more expensive than in Brazil
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