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Cost of living in Burundi compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,769 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 28 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 4.23) | R$ 26 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (R$ 2.54) | R$ 3.33 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,800 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Franc (R$ 5.29) | R$ 4.90 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc (R$ 3.38) | R$ 15 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 5.73 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 2.11) | R$ 3.26 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,200 Franc (R$ 2.54) | R$ 4.61 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Franc (R$ 53) | R$ 40 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 600 Franc (R$ 1.27) | R$ 6 | - 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,200 Franc (R$ 2.54) | R$ 3.21 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 73% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 700,000 Franc (R$ 1,480) | R$ 3,064 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | R$ 1,902 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 693 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 302,730 Franc (R$ 640) | R$ 2,127 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | R$ 1,296 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (R$ 211) | R$ 413 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc (R$ 846) | R$ 80 | + 956% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (R$ 423) | R$ 1,733 | - 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 422 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (R$ 63) | R$ 20 | + 211% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Burundi is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 209 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | R$ 187 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 335 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 257 | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 86,947 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,250 Franc (R$ 4.76) | R$ 4.37 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 204 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 117% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 49 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 232 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18,750 Franc (R$ 40) | R$ 12 | + 243% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (R$ 53) | R$ 15 | + 256% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,900 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 5.94 | + 252% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,000 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 3.87 | + 446% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 39 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 97 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 49 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 175 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 179 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 24 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 4.23) | R$ 11 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,658 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (R$ 0.25) | R$ 1.17 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (R$ 148) | R$ 114 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,370 prices entered by 2,152 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burundi is 22% more expensive than in Brazil
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