- Cost of Living
- Burkina Faso
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 182% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 182% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,462 Franc (₨1,166) | ₨422 | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (₨754) | ₨266 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (₨403) | ₨142 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,242 Franc (₨153) | ₨51 | + 198% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,192 Franc (₨1,010) | ₨71 | + 1321% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (₨95) | ₨39 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (₨675) | ₨201 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,769 Franc (₨218) | ₨138 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (₨76) | ₨25 | + 208% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 692 Franc (₨85) | ₨122 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (₨1,251) | ₨823 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 946 Franc (₨117) | ₨82 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 785 Franc (₨97) | ₨33 | + 197% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 450,000 Franc (₨55,452) | ₨30,889 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400,000 Franc (₨49,291) | ₨20,947 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (₨13,027) | ₨4,546 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 349,206 Franc (₨43,032) | ₨24,386 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 80,635 Franc (₨9,936) | ₨15,555 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (₨4,929) | ₨3,800 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (₨5,545) | ₨821 | + 576% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 900,000 Franc (₨110,904) | ₨33,825 | + 228% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (₨12,323) | ₨10,668 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (₨431) | ₨381 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨566 | - | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,410 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,670 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (₨18,484) | ₨3,756 | + 392% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,920 | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 2% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨877,820 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 700 Franc (₨86) | ₨78 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,352 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 1% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨134 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨280 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (₨863) | ₨1,553 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨259 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨179 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨224 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨135 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨72 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (₨1,232) | ₨277 | + 345% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc (₨3,081) | ₨1,192 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,500 Franc (₨924) | ₨473 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,957 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,000 Franc (₨4,313) | ₨1,761 | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (₨863) | ₨613 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc (₨370) | ₨196 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 900 Franc (₨111) | ₨208 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,823 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨60 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (₨3,697) | ₨1,883 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨254 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,609 prices entered by 4,542 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 71% more expensive than in India
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