Cost of living in Burundi compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Burundi | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 46元 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (5.04元) | 40元 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 16元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 18元 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 19元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 11元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 63元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 15元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 6元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 7元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 118元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 8元 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 16元 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Burundi is about the same as in China | ||||
| Burundi | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 15,059元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 9,006元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 421元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 7,547元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 4,347元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 262元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 115元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 1,143元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 589元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 39元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51元 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Burundi is about the same as in China | ||||
| Burundi | 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) | - | 626元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 828元 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| 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 | - | 161,247元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 9元 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 204元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Burundi | 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) | - | 391元 | - | |
| 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 | 5,000 Franc (13元) | 13元 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (6元) | 15元 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (25元) | 74元 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Burundi | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 265元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 110元 | - | |
| 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 | - | 348元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (25元) | 79元 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (13元) | 29元 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (5.04元) | 18元 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,321元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (0.30元) | 0.20元 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (176元) | 410元 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (25元) | 24元 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,377 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Burundi is 11% cheaper than in China
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