Cost of living in Burundi compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 103% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Burundi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24,919 Franc (R$ 47) | R$ 38 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28,783 Franc (R$ 54) | R$ 38 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28,823 Franc (R$ 54) | R$ 12 | + 338% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,919 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 5.63 | + 196% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,732 Franc (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,016 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22,379 Franc (R$ 42) | R$ 27 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,000 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,359 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 6 | + 176% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,238 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59,677 Franc (R$ 111) | R$ 49 | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,476 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 10 | + 148% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,928 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 4.49 | + 230% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 90% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Burundi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,000,000 Franc (R$ 18,671) | R$ 4,056 | + 360% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000,000 Franc (R$ 1,867) | R$ 2,670 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 70,000 Franc (R$ 131) | R$ 704 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (R$ 2,801) | R$ 2,973 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 500,000 Franc (R$ 934) | R$ 1,942 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,000 Franc (R$ 56) | R$ 553 | - 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 115,000 Franc (R$ 215) | R$ 89 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 850,000 Franc (R$ 1,587) | R$ 1,854 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 638 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (R$ 47) | R$ 33 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 22 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Burundi is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Burundi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Franc (R$ 149) | R$ 287 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (R$ 149) | R$ 270 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140,000 Franc (R$ 261) | R$ 415 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Franc (R$ 373) | R$ 330 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Burundi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 116,717 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,000 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 248 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Burundi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (R$ 93) | R$ 22 | + 326% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30,000 Franc (R$ 56) | R$ 51 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 303 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,000 Franc (R$ 56) | R$ 24 | + 136% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 14 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,550 Franc (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 183% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 5.76 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Franc (R$ 37) | R$ 61 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Burundi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70,000 Franc (R$ 131) | R$ 114 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 61 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 237 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,000 Franc (R$ 224) | R$ 237 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (R$ 37) | R$ 32 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 16 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,000 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,732 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 150 Franc (R$ 0.28) | R$ 1.58 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Franc (R$ 187) | R$ 139 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,500 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 15 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,468 prices entered by 1,281 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Burundi is 35% more expensive than in Brazil
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