Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Franc (Rp 163,979) | Rp 61,205 | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (Rp 143,257) | Rp 48,353 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (Rp 76,584) | Rp 29,046 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (Rp 37,481) | Rp 21,836 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (Rp 28,111) | Rp 22,834 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (Rp 18,020) | Rp 14,630 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (Rp 128,300) | Rp 66,405 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (Rp 23,426) | Rp 43,134 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (Rp 14,416) | Rp 18,263 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (Rp 13,470) | Rp 34,771 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (Rp 237,859) | Rp 406,659 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (Rp 3,444) | Rp 17,291 | - 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (Rp 11,713) | Rp 16,247 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 78% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (Rp 14,397,278) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (Rp 9,370,254) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (Rp 2,476,418) | Rp 801,210 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc (Rp 8,180,372) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc (Rp 1,888,924) | Rp 3,107,490 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (Rp 937,025) | Rp 505,106 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (Rp 1,054,154) | Rp 237,062 | + 345% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (Rp 21,083,071) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 492% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (Rp 2,342,563) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (Rp 98,514) | Rp 57,323 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 95,242 | - | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 648,513 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 480,172 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (Rp 3,513,845) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 194% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,102,700 | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 417,700,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 500 Franc (Rp 11,713) | Rp 9,337 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 419,026 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 19,709 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 89,583 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (Rp 163,979) | Rp 204,790 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 108,192 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 22,334 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 30,094 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 22,886 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 11,284 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Rp 46,851) | Rp 119,565 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (Rp 365,313) | Rp 261,585 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (Rp 137,135) | Rp 99,216 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (Rp 874,980) | Rp 573,242 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (Rp 163,979) | Rp 159,890 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (Rp 59,261) | Rp 39,869 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (Rp 18,880) | Rp 65,361 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 10,724,300 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,093 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Rp 702,769) | Rp 509,555 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 23,426) | Rp 32,683 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 464 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia
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