Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 113% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,470 Franc (₨1,275) | ₨367 | + 247% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (₨823) | ₨290 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (₨440) | ₨142 | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,374 Franc (₨185) | ₨52 | + 255% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (₨162) | ₨72 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (₨104) | ₨36 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (₨737) | ₨229 | + 223% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (₨135) | ₨138 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (₨83) | ₨31 | + 169% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (₨77) | ₨132 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (₨1,367) | ₨768 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (₨20) | ₨85 | - 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 225 Franc (₨30) | ₨36 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 178% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 178% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (₨82,723) | ₨33,514 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (₨53,839) | ₨20,078 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (₨14,229) | ₨4,877 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc (₨47,002) | ₨19,082 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc (₨10,853) | ₨12,146 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (₨5,384) | ₨3,419 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (₨6,057) | ₨678 | + 794% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (₨121,137) | ₨29,148 | + 316% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (₨13,460) | ₨10,326 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (₨566) | ₨399 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨254 | - | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,330 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,598 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (₨20,190) | ₨3,668 | + 450% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,755 | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is about the same as in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨921,658 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 650 Franc (₨87) | ₨79 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,229 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨105 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨209 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (₨942) | ₨622 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨319 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨163 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨141 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨67 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (₨1,346) | ₨240 | + 460% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (₨2,099) | ₨1,189 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (₨788) | ₨473 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,675 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (₨5,027) | ₨1,633 | + 208% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (₨942) | ₨597 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (₨340) | ₨195 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (₨108) | ₨190 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨36,308 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.16 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (₨4,038) | ₨1,585 | + 155% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨135) | ₨270 | - 50% | |
| 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 12,220 prices entered by 2,240 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 69% more expensive than in India
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