Cost of living in Burundi compared to Brazil
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Burundi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | R$ 34 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 5.04) | R$ 34 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | R$ 5.74 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | R$ 8 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 25 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | R$ 9 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | R$ 5.96 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 5.99 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 44 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | R$ 9 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | R$ 5.01 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Burundi is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Burundi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 3,574 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 2,534 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 642 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,636 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,698 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 576 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 91 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 2,006 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 610 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 28 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 20 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Burundi is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Burundi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 246 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 238 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 391 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 292 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| 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$ 116,050 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | R$ 5.90 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 228 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Burundi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 47 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 262 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 20 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 13 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,000 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 5.10 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 51 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Burundi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 110 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 64 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 206 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 192 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 29 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 5.04) | R$ 11 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,603 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (R$ 0.30) | R$ 1.31 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (R$ 176) | R$ 125 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,154 prices entered by 1,670 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burundi is 10% cheaper than in Brazil
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