Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to India
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| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 92% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Burkina Faso | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Franc (₨946) | ₨371 | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (₨826) | ₨339 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (₨442) | ₨172 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (₨216) | ₨55 | + 294% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (₨162) | ₨90 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (₨104) | ₨45 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (₨740) | ₨236 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (₨135) | ₨162 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (₨83) | ₨32 | + 163% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (₨78) | ₨158 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (₨1,372) | ₨769 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (₨20) | ₨88 | - 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (₨68) | ₨39 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 124% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Burkina Faso | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (₨83,047) | ₨47,116 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (₨54,050) | ₨26,995 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (₨14,285) | ₨5,564 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc (₨47,186) | ₨24,803 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc (₨10,896) | ₨14,214 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (₨5,405) | ₨5,294 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (₨6,081) | ₨659 | + 823% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (₨121,612) | ₨29,641 | + 310% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (₨13,512) | ₨12,041 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (₨568) | ₨548 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨442 | - | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Burkina Faso | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,594 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,556 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (₨20,269) | ₨4,248 | + 377% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,070 | - | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 7% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Burkina Faso | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,062,730 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 500 Franc (₨68) | ₨108 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,165 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is about the same as in India | ||||
| Burkina Faso | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨126 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨247 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (₨946) | ₨1,330 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨392 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨206 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨267 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨177 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨88 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (₨270) | ₨306 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Burkina Faso | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (₨2,107) | ₨1,485 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (₨791) | ₨647 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (₨5,047) | ₨1,809 | + 179% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (₨946) | ₨641 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (₨342) | ₨204 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (₨109) | ₨179 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨47,498 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.06 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (₨4,054) | ₨1,773 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨135) | ₨236 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,561 prices entered by 1,081 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 43% more expensive than in India
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