Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to China
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Burkina Faso | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Franc (81元) | 46元 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (71元) | 40元 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (38元) | 16元 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (19元) | 18元 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (14元) | 19元 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (9元) | 11元 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (64元) | 63元 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 15元 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (7元) | 6元 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (7元) | 7元 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (118元) | 118元 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (1.71元) | 8元 | - 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (5.80元) | 16元 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Burkina Faso | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (7,132元) | 15,059元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (4,642元) | 9,006元 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (1,227元) | 421元 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc (4,053元) | 7,547元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc (936元) | 4,347元 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (464元) | 262元 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (522元) | 115元 | + 353% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (10,445元) | 1,143元 | + 814% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (1,161元) | 589元 | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (49元) | 39元 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Burkina Faso | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 529元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 248元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (1,741元) | 626元 | + 178% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 828元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is about the same as in China | ||||
| Burkina Faso | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 161,247元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 850 Franc (10元) | 9元 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 204元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Burkina Faso | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 39元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (81元) | 391元 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 53元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 33元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 34元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 13元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 15元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (23元) | 74元 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Burkina Faso | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (181元) | 265元 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (68元) | 110元 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,294元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (433元) | 348元 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (81元) | 79元 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (29元) | 29元 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (9元) | 18元 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,321元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (348元) | 410元 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 24元 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,338 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is about the same as in China
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