Cost of living in Burundi compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Burundi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | R$ 30 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 4.99) | R$ 31 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (R$ 3.99) | R$ 4.40 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,000 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,000 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc (R$ 3.99) | R$ 20 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,200 Franc (R$ 2.99) | R$ 4.86 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Franc (R$ 4.99) | R$ 5.69 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 Franc (R$ 75) | R$ 43 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8,000 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 147% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,000 Franc (R$ 4.99) | R$ 3.79 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 217% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 217% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Burundi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (R$ 7,479) | R$ 2,823 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500,000 Franc (R$ 3,740) | R$ 1,997 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 590 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (R$ 7,479) | R$ 2,234 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,471 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (R$ 249) | R$ 418 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc (R$ 997) | R$ 84 | + 1092% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 700,000 Franc (R$ 1,745) | R$ 1,988 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 Franc (R$ 873) | R$ 588 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 19 | - | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Burundi is 55% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Burundi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40,000 Franc (R$ 100) | R$ 241 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (R$ 75) | R$ 218 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (R$ 150) | R$ 347 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150,000 Franc (R$ 374) | R$ 263 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Burundi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 98,744 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,500 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 48,000 Franc (R$ 120) | R$ 223 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Burundi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 50 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 244 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (R$ 62) | R$ 17 | + 271% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,000 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 4.63 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 47 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Burundi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 93 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 54 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 183 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 190 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 28 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 4.99) | R$ 10 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,925 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (R$ 0.30) | R$ 1.29 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (R$ 175) | R$ 123 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 108% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,285 prices entered by 2,020 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.00249
BRL
/
BIF
Cost of living in Burundi is 45% more expensive than in Brazil
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 87% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 80% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Andorra is 84% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 105% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Argentina is about the same as in Brazil
- Cost of living in Armenia is 9% cheaper than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 194% more expensive than in Brazil