- Cost of Living
- Burundi
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Burundi compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,769 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 29 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 4.39) | R$ 26 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (R$ 2.63) | R$ 3.26 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,800 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Franc (R$ 5.48) | R$ 4.78 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc (R$ 3.51) | R$ 15 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 5.65 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 2.19) | R$ 3.27 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,200 Franc (R$ 2.63) | R$ 4.55 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Franc (R$ 55) | R$ 40 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 600 Franc (R$ 1.32) | R$ 6 | - 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,200 Franc (R$ 2.63) | R$ 3.26 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 76% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 700,000 Franc (R$ 1,536) | R$ 3,157 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | R$ 1,943 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 577 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 302,730 Franc (R$ 664) | R$ 2,162 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | R$ 1,353 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (R$ 219) | R$ 408 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc (R$ 877) | R$ 83 | + 963% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (R$ 439) | R$ 1,727 | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 424 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (R$ 66) | R$ 21 | + 212% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Burundi is in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 207 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | R$ 182 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 332 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 256 | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is 2% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 87,110 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,150 Franc (R$ 4.72) | R$ 4.33 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 203 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Burundi is in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 46 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 235 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | R$ 6 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 4.07 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 39 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 97 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 51 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 179 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 178 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (R$ 22) | R$ 23 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 4.39) | R$ 11 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,720 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (R$ 0.26) | R$ 1.15 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (R$ 154) | R$ 116 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 126% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 24,417 prices entered by 2,460 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burundi is 18% more expensive than in Brazil
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