Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 86% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,470 Franc (Rp 217,579) | Rp 63,603 | + 242% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (Rp 140,501) | Rp 52,096 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (Rp 75,110) | Rp 29,839 | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,374 Franc (Rp 31,560) | Rp 19,089 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,192 Franc (Rp 188,218) | Rp 26,214 | + 618% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (Rp 17,673) | Rp 15,495 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (Rp 125,832) | Rp 80,087 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,769 Franc (Rp 40,648) | Rp 38,449 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (Rp 14,138) | Rp 19,785 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (Rp 11,487) | Rp 31,140 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (Rp 233,283) | Rp 426,288 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 946 Franc (Rp 21,738) | Rp 15,733 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 785 Franc (Rp 18,027) | Rp 14,049 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 49% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (Rp 14,120,301) | Rp 13,874,100 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (Rp 9,189,987) | Rp 7,545,280 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (Rp 2,428,776) | Rp 1,009,980 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc (Rp 8,022,997) | Rp 7,124,290 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc (Rp 1,852,584) | Rp 3,429,740 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (Rp 918,999) | Rp 719,822 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (Rp 1,033,874) | Rp 295,313 | + 250% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (Rp 20,677,471) | Rp 4,188,560 | + 394% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (Rp 2,297,497) | Rp 1,739,290 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (Rp 96,619) | Rp 57,767 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 49,231 | - | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 669,132 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 489,594 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (Rp 3,446,245) | Rp 1,091,330 | + 216% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 911,737 | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 441,401,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 650 Franc (Rp 14,934) | Rp 9,317 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 336,436 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 31,803 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 114,247 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (Rp 160,825) | Rp 301,713 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 38,725 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 24,714 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 32,503 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 17,807 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 15,858 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (Rp 229,750) | Rp 64,330 | + 257% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (Rp 358,285) | Rp 191,957 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (Rp 134,497) | Rp 108,325 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 382,441 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (Rp 858,147) | Rp 443,108 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (Rp 160,825) | Rp 152,100 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (Rp 58,120) | Rp 44,745 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (Rp 18,517) | Rp 59,628 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 7,042,150 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,432 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Rp 689,249) | Rp 597,783 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 22,975) | Rp 24,303 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,390 prices entered by 186 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 40% more expensive than in Indonesia
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