Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to China
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Burkina Faso | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Franc (75元) | 43元 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (66元) | 37元 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (35元) | 17元 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (17元) | 14元 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (13元) | 16元 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (8元) | 9元 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (59元) | 48元 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (11元) | 13元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (7元) | 6元 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (6元) | 7元 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (109元) | 97元 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (1.58元) | 9元 | - 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (5.36元) | 13元 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Burkina Faso | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (6,588元) | 13,898元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (4,288元) | 8,379元 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (1,133元) | 462元 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc (3,743元) | 6,525元 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc (864元) | 4,376元 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (429元) | 516元 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (482元) | 140元 | + 244% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (9,647元) | 1,829元 | + 427% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (1,072元) | 546元 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (45元) | 50元 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 66元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Burkina Faso | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 511元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 288元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (1,608元) | 654元 | + 146% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 844元 | - | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Burkina Faso | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 148,501元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 500 Franc (5.36元) | 8元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 206元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Burkina Faso | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 28元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (75元) | 386元 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 19元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 44元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 21元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 16元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (21元) | 82元 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Burkina Faso | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (167元) | 260元 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (63元) | 122元 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (400元) | 319元 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (75元) | 90元 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (27元) | 31元 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (9元) | 19元 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,968元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (322元) | 410元 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (11元) | 38元 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,161 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 8% cheaper than in China
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