Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to India
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| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 96% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Burkina Faso | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Franc (₨906) | ₨345 | + 162% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (₨791) | ₨289 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (₨423) | ₨145 | + 193% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (₨207) | ₨54 | + 286% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (₨155) | ₨80 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (₨100) | ₨36 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (₨708) | ₨233 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (₨129) | ₨156 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (₨80) | ₨30 | + 168% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (₨74) | ₨146 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (₨1,313) | ₨694 | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (₨19) | ₨90 | - 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (₨65) | ₨35 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 169% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 169% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Burkina Faso | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (₨79,504) | ₨29,947 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (₨51,744) | ₨20,075 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (₨13,675) | ₨4,456 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc (₨45,173) | ₨19,757 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc (₨10,431) | ₨12,927 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (₨5,174) | ₨5,186 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (₨5,821) | ₨662 | + 779% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (₨116,424) | ₨28,426 | + 310% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (₨12,936) | ₨12,125 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (₨544) | ₨369 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨382 | - | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Burkina Faso | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,322 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,519 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (₨19,404) | ₨3,773 | + 414% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,814 | - | |
| 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 | - | ₨1,021,150 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 500 Franc (₨65) | ₨96 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,206 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| 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) | - | ₨107 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨218 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (₨906) | ₨605 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨376 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨192 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨268 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨164 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨80 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (₨259) | ₨223 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Burkina Faso | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (₨2,017) | ₨1,190 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (₨757) | ₨482 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,354 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (₨4,832) | ₨1,700 | + 184% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (₨906) | ₨684 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (₨327) | ₨204 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (₨104) | ₨173 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨44,632 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨2.32 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (₨3,881) | ₨1,402 | + 177% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨129) | ₨276 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,286 prices entered by 1,140 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 58% more expensive than in India
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