Cost of living in Burundi compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | R$ 28 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 5.34) | R$ 27 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (R$ 3.21) | R$ 3.95 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,800 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 5.52 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc (R$ 4.27) | R$ 18 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 2.67) | R$ 4.61 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,200 Franc (R$ 3.21) | R$ 5.00 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Franc (R$ 67) | R$ 39 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Franc (R$ 1.60) | R$ 7 | - 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,200 Franc (R$ 3.21) | R$ 3.47 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 130% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 3,039 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 1,840 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 504 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (R$ 8,013) | R$ 2,155 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,317 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (R$ 267) | R$ 369 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc (R$ 1,068) | R$ 80 | + 1235% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,697 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 479 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (R$ 80) | R$ 23 | + 252% | |
| 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$ 200 | - | |
| 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$ 329 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 248 | - | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 89,913 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,250 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 4.66 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 222 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 125% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 41 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 217 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18,750 Franc (R$ 50) | R$ 11 | + 350% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (R$ 67) | R$ 16 | + 330% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,900 Franc (R$ 26) | R$ 5.88 | + 350% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,000 Franc (R$ 27) | R$ 4.14 | + 545% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (R$ 27) | R$ 44 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 94 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 53 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 213 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 175 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (R$ 27) | R$ 25 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 5.34) | R$ 10 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,591 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (R$ 0.32) | R$ 1.32 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (R$ 187) | R$ 117 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 165% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,873 prices entered by 1,830 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burundi is 47% more expensive than in Brazil
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