Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 175% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 175% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,470 Franc (₨1,136) | ₨394 | + 188% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (₨733) | ₨277 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (₨392) | ₨144 | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,374 Franc (₨165) | ₨52 | + 215% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,192 Franc (₨982) | ₨73 | + 1239% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (₨92) | ₨37 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (₨657) | ₨210 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,769 Franc (₨212) | ₨140 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (₨74) | ₨28 | + 165% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (₨60) | ₨127 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (₨1,217) | ₨853 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 946 Franc (₨113) | ₨83 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 785 Franc (₨94) | ₨35 | + 171% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 133% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (₨73,692) | ₨31,479 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (₨47,961) | ₨20,124 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (₨12,675) | ₨4,104 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc (₨41,871) | ₨24,066 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc (₨9,668) | ₨14,061 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (₨4,796) | ₨3,193 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (₨5,396) | ₨747 | + 622% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (₨107,913) | ₨30,759 | + 251% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (₨11,990) | ₨10,743 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (₨504) | ₨378 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨289 | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,388 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,586 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (₨17,986) | ₨3,770 | + 377% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,768 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is about the same as in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨925,218 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 650 Franc (₨78) | ₨76 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,208 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨111 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨211 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (₨839) | ₨1,015 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨250 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨174 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨231 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨148 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨67 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (₨1,199) | ₨254 | + 373% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (₨1,870) | ₨1,215 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (₨702) | ₨477 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,807 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (₨4,479) | ₨1,940 | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (₨839) | ₨686 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (₨303) | ₨220 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (₨97) | ₨236 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨34,455 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.96 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (₨3,597) | ₨1,992 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨120) | ₨244 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 19,384 prices entered by 2,338 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 69% more expensive than in India
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