Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 79% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,470 Franc (110元) | 45元 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (71元) | 34元 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (38元) | 15元 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,374 Franc (16元) | 15元 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,192 Franc (95元) | 13元 | + 609% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (9元) | 8元 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (63元) | 59元 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,769 Franc (20元) | 15元 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (7元) | 6.00元 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (5.79元) | 5.17元 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (117元) | 112元 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 946 Franc (11元) | 8元 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 785 Franc (9元) | 14元 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (7,111元) | 9,398元 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (4,628元) | 4,943元 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (1,223元) | 431元 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc (4,041元) | 5,740元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc (933元) | 3,007元 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (463元) | 285元 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (521元) | 96元 | + 443% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (10,414元) | 2,464元 | + 323% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (1,157元) | 561元 | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (49元) | 38元 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 47元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 481元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 250元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (1,736元) | 647元 | + 168% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 620元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is about the same as in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 134,340元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 650 Franc (8元) | 7元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 149元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 37元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 45元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (81元) | 347元 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 62元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 47元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 31元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 8元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 12元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (116元) | 71元 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (180元) | 177元 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (68元) | 100元 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,029元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (432元) | 395元 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (81元) | 68元 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (29元) | 33元 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (9元) | 31元 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,256元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.31元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (347元) | 335元 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 22元 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,020 prices entered by 355 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 23% more expensive than in China
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