Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to India
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| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Burkina Faso | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Franc (₨941) | ₨389 | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (₨822) | ₨355 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (₨439) | ₨172 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (₨215) | ₨58 | + 272% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (₨161) | ₨85 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (₨103) | ₨47 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (₨736) | ₨262 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (₨134) | ₨165 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (₨83) | ₨32 | + 161% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (₨77) | ₨169 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (₨1,365) | ₨796 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (₨20) | ₨98 | - 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (₨67) | ₨40 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 117% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Burkina Faso | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (₨82,600) | ₨35,685 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (₨53,759) | ₨22,997 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (₨14,208) | ₨4,784 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 125,000 Franc (₨16,800) | ₨27,549 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 100,000 Franc (₨13,440) | ₨16,227 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (₨5,376) | ₨5,217 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (₨6,048) | ₨630 | + 860% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (₨120,957) | ₨31,090 | + 289% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (₨13,440) | ₨11,916 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (₨565) | ₨571 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨578 | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Burkina Faso | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,383 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,947 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (₨20,160) | ₨4,074 | + 395% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,115 | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is about the same as in India | ||||
| Burkina Faso | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,501,930 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 850 Franc (₨114) | ₨105 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,156 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| 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) | - | ₨155 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨289 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (₨941) | ₨932 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨381 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨204 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨288 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨178 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨94 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (₨269) | ₨317 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Burkina Faso | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (₨2,096) | ₨1,414 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (₨787) | ₨584 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (₨5,020) | ₨2,007 | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (₨941) | ₨817 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (₨340) | ₨226 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (₨108) | ₨179 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨53,125 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (₨4,032) | ₨1,424 | + 183% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨134) | ₨266 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,536 prices entered by 1,273 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 44% more expensive than in India
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