Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,470 Franc (113元) | 53元 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (73元) | 36元 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (39元) | 15元 | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,374 Franc (16元) | 14元 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (14元) | 14元 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (9元) | 9元 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (65元) | 55元 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 12元 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (7元) | 7元 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (7元) | 6元 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (121元) | 112元 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (1.75元) | 9元 | - 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 225 Franc (2.68元) | 10元 | - 72% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (7,310元) | 7,403元 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (4,757元) | 4,539元 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (1,257元) | 403元 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc (4,153元) | 6,935元 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc (959元) | 4,047元 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (476元) | 256元 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (535元) | 84元 | + 539% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (10,704元) | 2,213元 | + 384% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (1,189元) | 605元 | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (50元) | 47元 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 45元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 390元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 217元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (1,784元) | 581元 | + 207% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 553元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is about the same as in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 158,167元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 650 Franc (8元) | 6元 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 176元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 29元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (83元) | 393元 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 35元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 9元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 11元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (119元) | 83元 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (185元) | 205元 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (70元) | 96元 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,062元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (444元) | 413元 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (83元) | 70元 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (30元) | 34元 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (10元) | 31元 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,170元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.64元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (357元) | 417元 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 22元 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,966 prices entered by 200 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 14% more expensive than in China
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