Cost of living in Burundi compared to Brazil
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| Food | - 0% | |||
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| Food in Burundi is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | R$ 29 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 5.54) | R$ 25 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (R$ 3.32) | R$ 3.39 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,800 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 5.58 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc (R$ 4.43) | R$ 16 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 2.77) | R$ 4.02 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,200 Franc (R$ 3.32) | R$ 4.72 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Franc (R$ 69) | R$ 38 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Franc (R$ 1.66) | R$ 7 | - 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,200 Franc (R$ 3.32) | R$ 3.38 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 152% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (R$ 1,938) | R$ 3,357 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 1,909 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 505 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (R$ 8,308) | R$ 1,971 | + 321% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,293 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (R$ 277) | R$ 297 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc (R$ 1,108) | R$ 79 | + 1308% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (R$ 554) | R$ 1,517 | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 438 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (R$ 83) | R$ 25 | + 234% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Burundi is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 212 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 176 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 306 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 240 | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 87,541 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,250 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 4.33 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 209 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 150% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 39 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 247 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18,750 Franc (R$ 52) | R$ 12 | + 347% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (R$ 69) | R$ 15 | + 363% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,900 Franc (R$ 27) | R$ 5.38 | + 410% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,000 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 3.67 | + 655% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 40 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 100 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 52 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 235 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 180 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 24 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 5.54) | R$ 12 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,003 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (R$ 0.33) | R$ 1.30 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (R$ 194) | R$ 114 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 167% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11,097 prices entered by 1,110 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burundi is 54% more expensive than in Brazil
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