Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 51% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,470 Franc (Rp 250,648) | Rp 48,924 | + 412% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (Rp 161,855) | Rp 55,115 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (Rp 86,526) | Rp 32,165 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,374 Franc (Rp 36,357) | Rp 20,667 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (Rp 31,760) | Rp 25,337 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (Rp 20,359) | Rp 17,064 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (Rp 144,957) | Rp 61,721 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (Rp 26,467) | Rp 37,576 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (Rp 16,287) | Rp 19,651 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (Rp 15,218) | Rp 33,333 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (Rp 268,739) | Rp 374,037 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (Rp 3,891) | Rp 18,761 | - 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 225 Franc (Rp 5,955) | Rp 18,326 | - 68% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (Rp 16,266,375) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (Rp 10,586,728) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (Rp 2,797,913) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc (Rp 9,242,372) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc (Rp 2,134,149) | Rp 4,313,490 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (Rp 1,058,673) | Rp 979,539 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (Rp 1,191,007) | Rp 329,516 | + 261% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (Rp 23,820,138) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 459% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (Rp 2,646,682) | Rp 2,125,490 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (Rp 111,304) | Rp 66,640 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 68,439 | - | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 680,041 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 424,371 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (Rp 3,970,023) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 271% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,116,540 | - | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 492,652,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 650 Franc (Rp 17,203) | Rp 8,926 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 228,023 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 23,270 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 59,151 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (Rp 185,268) | Rp 256,292 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 80,956 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 22,650 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 44,295 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 22,030 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 12,336 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (Rp 264,668) | Rp 89,053 | + 197% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 34% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (Rp 412,739) | Rp 176,169 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (Rp 154,938) | Rp 105,763 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 650,328 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (Rp 988,573) | Rp 361,319 | + 174% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (Rp 185,268) | Rp 133,391 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (Rp 66,954) | Rp 36,857 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (Rp 21,331) | Rp 48,318 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 8,519,630 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,787 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Rp 794,005) | Rp 604,695 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 26,467) | Rp 28,321 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 825 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia
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