- Cost of Living
- Burkina Faso
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 82% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,462 Franc (110元) | 50元 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (71元) | 34元 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (38元) | 15元 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,242 Franc (14元) | 15元 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,192 Franc (96元) | 16元 | + 503% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (9元) | 8元 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (64元) | 57元 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,769 Franc (21元) | 14元 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (7元) | 7元 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 692 Franc (8元) | 5.59元 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (118元) | 115元 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 946 Franc (11元) | 7元 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 785 Franc (9元) | 12元 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 450,000 Franc (5,250元) | 9,408元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400,000 Franc (4,667元) | 4,307元 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (1,233元) | 439元 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 349,206 Franc (4,074元) | 5,706元 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 80,635 Franc (941元) | 3,520元 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (467元) | 311元 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (525元) | 86元 | + 507% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 900,000 Franc (10,501元) | 2,131元 | + 393% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (1,167元) | 703元 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (41元) | 37元 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 38元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 556元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 260元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (1,750元) | 624元 | + 180% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 694元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 2% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 143,509元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 700 Franc (8元) | 7元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 157元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 26元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (82元) | 493元 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 29元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 9元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 14元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (117元) | 59元 | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc (292元) | 148元 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,500 Franc (88元) | 86元 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 752元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,000 Franc (408元) | 367元 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (82元) | 59元 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc (35元) | 34元 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 900 Franc (11元) | 33元 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,255元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.04元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (350元) | 309元 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 20元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,359 prices entered by 529 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 24% more expensive than in China
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