Cost of living in Burundi compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 105% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Burundi | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24,919 Franc (61元) | 36元 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28,783 Franc (71元) | 38元 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28,823 Franc (71元) | 13元 | + 434% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,919 Franc (22元) | 15元 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,732 Franc (34元) | 16元 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,016 Franc (10元) | 11元 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22,379 Franc (55元) | 51元 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,000 Franc (25元) | 16元 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,359 Franc (23元) | 6元 | + 254% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,238 Franc (10元) | 6元 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59,677 Franc (147元) | 87元 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,476 Franc (33元) | 8元 | + 301% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,928 Franc (19元) | 12元 | + 62% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Burundi | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (7,367元) | 15,973元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000,000 Franc (2,456元) | 7,686元 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 70,000 Franc (172元) | 474元 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (3,684元) | 6,846元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 500,000 Franc (1,228元) | 3,951元 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,000 Franc (74元) | 290元 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 115,000 Franc (282元) | 102元 | + 178% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 850,000 Franc (2,087元) | 1,461元 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 553元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (61元) | 42元 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (12元) | 58元 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Burundi is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Burundi | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Franc (196元) | 411元 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (196元) | 296元 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (246元) | 571元 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Franc (491元) | 705元 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is about the same as in China | ||||
| Burundi | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 150,253元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,000 Franc (10元) | 8元 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 242元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Burundi | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (123元) | 52元 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30,000 Franc (74元) | 84元 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 107元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,000 Franc (74元) | 67元 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 65元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 31元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,550 Franc (28元) | 9元 | + 224% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 11元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Franc (49元) | 76元 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Burundi | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70,000 Franc (172元) | 230元 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 111元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 341元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,000 Franc (295元) | 255元 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (49元) | 80元 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (25元) | 28元 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,000 Franc (20元) | 16元 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,924元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 150 Franc (0.37元) | 2.58元 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Franc (246元) | 410元 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,500 Franc (11元) | 25元 | - 56% | |
| 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 993 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burundi is 4% cheaper than in China
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